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Western Digital · SSDs
WD_BLACK SN850X 2 TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7300 MB/s · Heatsink option
US launch / reference price: $219 · Released 2022-07-13
Editorial overview
The PCIe 4.0 reference for gaming — 7,300 MB/s sequential read, BiCS5 TLC, 1,200 TBW endurance and 5-year warranty. The most-recommended NVMe drive for PS5 expansion. Released July 2022.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- Best PCIe 4.0 sustained speed under load
- 5-year warranty
- Excellent gaming/load times
Tradeoffs to check
- PCIe 4.0 not 5.0
- Game Mode 2.0 is software gimmick
- Premium pricing per TB
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Battery & charging
- Capacity
- 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 TB
Storage
- Sequential read
- 7300 MB/s
- Sequential write
- 6600 MB/s
- NAND
- BiCS5 TLC
- Endurance
- 1200 TBW (2TB)
Software & support
- Warranty
- 5 years
Other
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $219. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.
Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: www.westerndigital.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-05-11. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
