The WD Black SN850 2TB ssd (with heatsink) goes under € 450 at Amazon, a drop of around 19% on the price usually observed. It is currently one of our best value for money.
WD takes it to the next level with the Black SN850 series, the brand’s first PCIe 4 SSDs. This high-end series offers speeds exceeding 7 Gb / s and a 5-year warranty.
WD Black SN850 2TB (with heatsink)
The WD Black SN850 SSD – almost identical to the WD Black SN850 we tested before – is a great vintage. The version with heatsink tested here offers convincing flow rates without any loss of speed over time. A good point that can be attributed to very good thermal management and a comfortable capacity SLC cache. All this comes with a guarantee that matches its high-end positioning. A very good choice than this model, which also fits easily in a PS5.
Strong points
- Very high flow rates.
- Stable flow rates.
- Thermal management.
- Rather large SLC cache.
- 5 year warranty.
Weak points
- We find a little faster in writing.
As an alternative
Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB (with heatsink)
Very fast, stable speeds, controlled thermal heating … the 1TB Seagate FireCuda 530 performs well in the premium SSD segment. This makes it an ideal PC companion gaming or high-end creatives, but also an interesting choice for the PS5, this model being fully compatible with the Sony console.