- Description
- Specifications
Gen4 Gaming Speed That Keeps Its Cool
Long load screens and mid-game stutter usually trace back to slow or overheating storage. The WD Black SN850X 2TB (WDS200T2XHE) answers both with PCIe Gen4 reads up to 7,300 MB/s and a built-in heatsink that holds performance through long sessions. Browse more Western Digital storage or other solid state drives.
Built For
- Gaming PCs and workstations that need top-tier PCIe Gen4 storage.
- PlayStation 5 upgrades, where the heatsink meets Sony's cooling recommendation.
- Large game libraries, with 2TB for titles that run 100GB or more.
- Long sessions where a heatsink helps avoid thermal throttling.
Notable Features
- Up to 7,300 MB/s read and 6,600 MB/s write: near the limit of the PCIe Gen4 interface.
- 1.2 million read and 1.1 million write IOPS: for fast random access and quick loads.
- Built-in heatsink: keeps the drive cool during extended gaming.
- Game Mode 2.0: load prediction readies game assets for faster in-game loading.
- M.2 2280 form factor with 1,200 TBW endurance and a 5-year limited warranty.
Is the WD Black SN850X 2TB compatible with PS5?
Yes. The WD Black SN850X 2TB is PlayStation 5 compatible, and this WDS200T2XHE model includes a heatsink that meets Sony's cooling recommendation for the PS5 M.2 expansion slot. Its Gen4 speeds also clear the PS5 storage requirement.
