Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · with PS5 heatsink
PCIe 4.0 · 7000/5100 MB/s · 4TB
WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare
PCIe 4.0 · 7300/6600 MB/s · 2TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · with PS5 heatsink lands at 86 and WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · with PS5 heatsink if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEndurance & reliability
TieWrite endurance and long-term dependability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
WD Black SN850X 2TB · bareSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare more score per dollar ($180 vs $400).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · with PS5 heatsink | WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | ▲ 4TB | 2TB |
| Read/Write | 7000/5100 MB/s | 7300/6600 MB/s |
Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · with PS5 heatsink
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
FAQ: Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · with PS5 heatsink vs WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare
Which is better, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · with PS5 heatsink or WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · with PS5 heatsink worth the price? +
At $400, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · with PS5 heatsink delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare worth the price? +
At $180, WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · with PS5 heatsink or WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · with PS5 heatsink or WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare? +
WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare — more score per dollar ($180 vs $400). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.