WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280

Name: 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
Price: 348 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (17607 reviews)

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

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: PC gamers and creators who want top Gen4 speed and already have an M.2 heatsink on their motherboard.

Top-tier Gen4 gaming speed without paying for a heatsink your motherboard probably already includes.

What we like

+ Class-leading Gen4 read and write speeds
+ Full 2GB DRAM cache for strong, consistent performance
+ Excellent random performance that games and apps actually feel
+ Works great in a PS5 if you add a heatsink
+ 5-year warranty and a well-proven controller

Watch outs

- Runs warm under heavy sustained writes without a heatsink
- Needs a board or aftermarket heatsink for PS5 use
- Costs more than budget Gen4 drives

Read our full Best NVMe SSDs for Gaming and Storage →

Price history

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$348

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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 session
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 transfor
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.

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