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WD Black SN850X 2TB
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 2000 GB.
41/100
2000 GB7300 MB/sNVME6600 MB/s1200 TBWM.2 2280
£297best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Heatsink included
- Above-average sequential write
- Below-average endurance
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the WD Black SN850X 2TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVME
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7300 MB/s
Sequential write6600 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
Endurance and reliability
Endurance1200 TBW
Warranty5 years
Features
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
Heatsink includedYes
PS5 compatibleYes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowWD Black SN850X 2TB vs Crucial Crucial T705 2TB NVMe SSD
WD Black SN850X 2TBCrucial T705 2TB NVMe SSD
| WDWD Black SN850X 2TBThis page | CrucialCrucial T705 2TB NVMe SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41 /100 | 41 /100 |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
| Seq read | 7300 MB/s | 14500 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 6600 MB/s | 12700 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVME | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 1200 TBW | 1200 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the WD Black SN850X 2TB right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the WD Black SN850X 2TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 41/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the WD Black SN850X 2TB?
Its trim stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Crucial T710 1TB?
The Crucial T710 1TB scores 42/100 versus this one at 41/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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