WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280
WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280, Up to 7,300 MB/s Read speeds, Up to 6,300 MB/s write speeds, Gaming Expansion, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive - WDS200T2X0E
The WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280 was $349.99 when we checked it on 2026-08-03. That is the median of the 8 prices we have recorded for it. Best for: A main gaming drive in a motherboard that already has an M.2 heatsink.
Crush load times and slash throttling, lagging, and texture pop-ins with the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD. Available in capacities of 1TB up to 8TB, this gaming drive is built for top-tier performance. With 7,300MB/s speeds (1TB - 4TB models) and a heatsink option to maintain performance, you can enjoy your favorite games without worrying about lag. Plus, the downloadable SANDISK Dashboard (Windows only) can automatically turn on Game Mode 2.0 features. The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers a smooth, fast experience -and the innovations that let you compete at your absolute peak. POWERED BY SANDISK
Editor's note
This is the same fast drive as the heatsink model, just naked. Buy it if your board has a built-in M.2 cooler and save a few dollars.
Why we picked it
Best for: A main gaming drive in a motherboard that already has an M.2 heatsink.
Full Gen4 speed with a 2GB DRAM cache, and no built-in heatsink duplicating the one your board already has.
What we like
- + 2GB dedicated DRAM keeps random performance and sustained writes stable when you push the drive
- + Large transfers hold their speed instead of collapsing partway through, which is the practical Gen4 benefit
- + Widely deployed controller with well-documented firmware behavior and a long field record
- + Five-year warranty and a 1,200 TBW rating, which is more writing than a games drive will ever do
Watch outs
- - Throttles under sustained writes without a heatsink, so it assumes your board provides one
- - Needs a separately bought heatsink for a PS5, which this listing does not include
- - Draws more power and runs hotter than the Gen3 pick, which matters in a thin laptop
- - The speed advantage over a good Gen3 drive is invisible in game load times and only appears in sustained writes
WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280 price history
8 weekly checks of our own, from 2026-06-24 to 2026-08-03. Plus 36 monthly points from 2023-07-01, dated before 2026-06-24, bought from a commercial price-history API rather than checked by us. How our price tracking works
Everything on record, Jul 1, 2023 to Aug 3, 2026
Our own weekly checks, Jun 24 to Aug 3, 2026
Lowest
$114.99
Nov 1, 2023 (backfill)
Typical
$349.99
median of 8 weekly checks
Highest
$389.99
Feb 1, 2026 (backfill)
Latest
$349.99
checked Aug 3, 2026
8 weekly checks of ours36 monthly points dated before 2026-06-24, bought from a commercial price-history API
Typical price is the median of the 8 weekly checks we have taken, not the manufacturer list price. Every discount figure on this site is measured against it.
Every observation (44)
| Date | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2023 | $119.49 | Monthly backfill |
| Aug 1, 2023 | $118.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Sep 1, 2023 | $119.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Oct 1, 2023 | $151.28 | Monthly backfill |
| Nov 1, 2023 | $114.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $119.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Jan 1, 2024 | $119.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Feb 1, 2024 | $157.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Mar 1, 2024 | $154.79 | Monthly backfill |
| Apr 1, 2024 | $139.99 | Monthly backfill |
| May 1, 2024 | $145.01 | Monthly backfill |
| Jun 1, 2024 | $149.88 | Monthly backfill |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $161.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $149.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Sep 1, 2024 | $153.95 | Monthly backfill |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $146.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $123.88 | Monthly backfill |
| Dec 1, 2024 | $129.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Jan 1, 2025 | $146.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Feb 1, 2025 | $144.25 | Monthly backfill |
| Mar 1, 2025 | $147.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $147.95 | Monthly backfill |
| May 1, 2025 | $152.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Jun 1, 2025 | $150.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $139.95 | Monthly backfill |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $148.89 | Monthly backfill |
| Sep 1, 2025 | $144.88 | Monthly backfill |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $147.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Nov 1, 2025 | $167.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $249.95 | Monthly backfill |
| Jan 1, 2026 | $384.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Feb 1, 2026 | $389.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Mar 1, 2026 | $354.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $357.00 | Monthly backfill |
| May 1, 2026 | $348.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $339.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Jun 24, 2026 | $348.00 | Weekly check |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $348.00 | Weekly check |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $349.99 | Weekly check |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $349.99 | Weekly check |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $354.99 | Weekly check |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $348.00 | Weekly check |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $348.00 | Weekly check |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $349.99 | Weekly check |
About this item
- TRANFORM YOUR PC: Insane speeds up to 7,300MB/s (1TB - 4TB models) deliver top-tier performance with ridiculously short load times for your gaming PC or workstation — for the elite experience you’ve been waiting for.
- MORE ROOM FOR MORE GAMES: Capacities up to 8TB built with SANDISK TLC 3D NAND, means you get to keep more games at the ready — and get into the action even faster.
- HEATSINK FOR THE WIN: The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 1TB and 2TB drives have an optional heatsink version that not only looks awesome but also helps your rig maintain peak performance through the most intense gaming sessio
- DO MORE WITH WD_BLACK DASHBOARD: The downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only) monitors your drive’s health, lets you customize your RGB lighting, and, exclusively on the SN850X SSD, enables Game Mode 2.0 to transfo
- FUTURE FORWARD FREATURES: The WD_BLACK SN850X SSD boasts a powerful suite of features, including Predictive Loading, Overhead Balancing, and Adaptive Thermal Management (ATM).
- POWERED BY SANDISK: The WD_BLACK, WD Blue, and WD Green flash products are manufactured by Sandisk Technologies, Inc. or its affiliates and distributed under license from Western Digital Corporation.
Details
- Digital Storage Capacity
- 2000 GB
- Hard Disk Interface
- PCIE x 4
- Connectivity Technology
- NVMe
- Hard Disk Form Factor
- 2.5 centimeters
- Compatible Devices
- Laptop, Motherboards
- Cache Memory Installed Size
- 2
- Form Factor
- M.2 2280
WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280: common questions
Is the WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280 worth it?
This is the same fast drive as the heatsink model, just naked. Buy it if your board has a built-in M.2 cooler and save a few dollars. Its Amazon listing shows 4.8 out of 5 stars across 17,611 ratings, which is the retailer's figure and not our verdict.
How much does the WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280 cost?
The WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280 was $349.99 when we checked it on 2026-08-03. Prices change often, so the live retailer link carries the current number.
Is now a good time to buy the WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280?
At $349.99 the WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280 is near the median of the 8 prices we have recorded for it. The lowest we have seen is $348 on 2026-06-24, so waiting for a repeat of that would save roughly $1.99.
What is the lowest price the WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280 has been?
The lowest price on our record for the WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280 is $114.99 on 2023-11-01 (backfill), and the highest is $389.99 on 2026-02-01 (backfill). That record is 8 weekly checks we took ourselves plus 36 monthly points dated before 2026-06-24, which came from a commercial price-history API rather than from us.
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