Internal SSDs
Capacity, interface & endurance
WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB
Best forGaming and general high-performance PCIe 4.0 storage
The 2TB SN850X and Samsung 990 Pro are close enough in purpose that price and cooling requirements deserve more attention than peak transfer rates. Check whether you are buying the bare drive or heatsink version. A PS5 installation needs suitable cooling, and results for other capacities do not automatically describe this 2TB model.
- Capacity
- 2 TB
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 ×4
- Sequential read claim
- Up to 7,300 MB/s
- Endurance claim
- 1,200 TBW for 2TB
Reasons to choose it
- Fast 2TB PCIe 4.0 storage
- Optional heatsink variant available separately
Before you buy
Cooling still matters
2 review sourcesWD_BLACK SN8100 2TB
Best forCompare this with the 9100 Pro for a demanding Gen5 workstation.
For a gaming upgrade, a cheaper SN850X or 990 Pro may deliver more useful value without the Gen5 premium.
- Capacity
- 2 TB
- Interface
- PCIe 5.0 ×4 / NVMe
- Sequential read claim
- Up to 14,900 MB/s
- Endurance claim
- 1,200 TBW
Reasons to choose it
- Very high transfer-speed ceiling
- Improved Gen5 efficiency
Before you buy
Premium price for ordinary workloads
2 review sourcesNo same-test benchmark comparison is available for these models yet. The review findings and specifications above are available now.