Customer Ratings & Reviews

Western Digital was the first officially licensed SSD by Sony. WD offers 3 options for the PS5 (1TB, 2TB and 4TB) All promising speeds up to 7,300MB/s2 read and 6,600MB/s2 With the heat put out by the PS5 a heatsink is imperative to ensure top performance and prevent memory failure. All the WD licensed PS5 drives come with an exclusive heatsink. Using an internal SSD with the minimum Sony requirements unlocks the ability to store and play PS5 and PS4 games directly to and from the SSD. Even if you have an external SSD that surpasses Sony's requirements you will not be able to play PS5 games from it. only PS4 games are allowed to run from external storage units. Adding an internal SSD is very easy. I would recommend checking out the directions on Sony's website or looking up a qualified video that shows the process. The toughest part of the whole procedure is removing the PS5 cover. You have to unplug all cables, and turn the PS5 over. Pull up gently on the corner opposite the disk drive and pull down, the cover slides right off. After that, you just have to remove the metal cover plate, and then the mounting screw. Make sure that you are very cautious about static electricity. You should take as many precautions as possible to prevent electrical damage. There are easy methods to ground yourself and prevent an unwanted charge. Make sure that the SSD is inserted into the slot at a 45 degree angle. You can not lay it flat and insert it into the slot, that could cause damage as it is not the correct method. Once everything is installed properly, all you need to do is plug the PS5 back into it's original place and turn it on. The PS5 will direct you on everything else that needs to be done. Once formatted the PS5 will show a read test on the new SSD. Mine was 6513MB/s which is less than the advertised speed, but still 1000MB/s faster than what Sony requires. Sony's minimum SSD speed accepted is 5500MB/s. Once the new SSD is finalized the PS5 will set up to install new games directly to the SSD. It informs you on how you can get back into the system settings to change the install location if desired. After that you are all set. The whole process takes less than a minute if you have done this before, and less than 5 minutes for a newby. So far the SSD has worked great, I have not noticed any difference in gameplay or performance from the games I had on the system storage vs the games installed on the new internal SSD. Everything has been working perfectly! And now I have the storage capacity to install a lot more games!!

The WD SSD card for PS5 is a fantastic upgrade! It delivers lightning-fast load times, seamless gameplay, and ample storage for all your favorite titles. Installation is quick and easy, and performance is top-notch. If you want to maximize your PS5’s potential, this SSD is an absolute must-have!

Its hard to get excited about buying a new SSD. Once installed you won't likely give it much thought unless it fails or is too slow. Well, since you are here looking at the new WD_Black SN850P drive. Welcome to taking an extremely cool looking stick of gum and easily inserting into your PS5. And sadly, never seeing it again. If you're like me and you buy Western Digital because they are reliable and failure is rarely ever a problem. I suspect this drive we be no different. Granted its designed to be a ultra high performance drive that could run hot, but likely won't given the awesome heat sink WD included. And so far after having installed several games to it and playing those games. I am not let down. Performance is as good or better than the stock drive my PS5 came with. And "maybe" there was a moment or two of extra fan noise, I could not be sure if it was more than normal or if it just happened at a quiet spot in the game. It is still very early in the life of the drive and my time having it installed in my PS5. I see no reason this will not last for as long as the PS5 keeps being used. I have never had a failed Playstation, or Western Digital Drive. I hope to not start now. I just wished Sony had made a window on the front of the PS5 where this could have been installed to see it. Maybe with some RGB lights. Maybe an upcoming model. Info for those new to installing SSD in PS5. Just know that installing this drive couldn't be any easier. A screwdriver and the ability to say yes when prompted on screen is all it takes to get this drive running. And for those who don't know how to. Unplug the PS5 power. Pull the bottom cover off. With screwdriver, remove black screw in silver plate. Inside drive bay, remove black screw and silver spacer. Insert drive by lining up the notched side. Replace spacer under end of drive and screw down. Replace drive door and cover. Plug in again, start PS5 and say yes to format drive and decide if you want the drive for storage or as main play drive. Super easy compared to anything PC makes you do. Literally Plug and Play.

This ssd is top notch!the best price around for a 2 tb m.2 the heatsink insures it can disperse any heat away from your ssd,it was super easy to install,instantly watch load times go down,and now i have alot more room for my console downloads!games have been taking up alot more space recently and you need to have double the amount of room available to be able to download it with the ssd it insures you wont have to delete some of your games to make room for other new games!Fully satisfied 10/10

**Pros:** - **Great Performance:** This hard drive works exceptionally well with the PS5. It significantly improved my console's performance by freeing up a lot of space. - **Easy Transfer:** I was able to easily move my games from the console’s memory to the drive without any issues. The transfer process was smooth and efficient. - **Simple Installation:** My biggest worry was installing it within my PS5, but that turned out to be super simple. The instructions were clear, and it only took a few minutes. - **Reliable Brand:** This product comes from a reputable company known for its high-quality hardware. **Cons:** - **Cost:** The only downside is the price. It is a bit on the expensive side, but considering the quality and performance, it's understandable. Good hard drives tend to cost more. **Conclusion:** All in all, this is a great product from a great company. Despite the higher price, the ease of use, performance boost, and simple installation make it worth the investment.

Does what it's supposed to. If you need extra memory for your ps5 And I'm sure most will.. its a must have. If you have any of those seagate external ssd's they can save your ps5 games on them but they can not run them you would have to copy it back on to your ps5 to play where as this ssd will save and play your games directly. It is very simple to install you can look up a youtube video and have it done within a few minutes.

Extremely easy to install plug and play other than about 1 minute to format. File transfers are extremely easy and fast. No impact to game play.

Extremely easy to physically install this memory expansion. Took a couple mins to format (1-2) after that and now I've quadrupled my storage capacity. Costs less than the Firecuda and works just as well. Very happy with my purchase

Works great with PlayStation storage. Easy to install give a lot of storage for all your high storage games

This is just my personal opinion on a few things that I have noticed in the product description on the package it comes in. All though it's states for the PS5 this is a production that you should read everything on the box and even go to WD's website and research on before for you say that it will not work in a PC or Laptop as you will see in the one picture that I include of the back it states it will work depending on your operating system I have also found a lot of reviews out there on several sites saying that the product will not even work in the PS5 which is not totally correct either and with that being said this is the number one problem that a lot of people are having with it ( They don't research and read up on how to install it properly in the PS5 much less in a PC or Laptop you need to format it to the PS5 operating system which is very different to a computer), which I had to do as it does come set up to a different format at least the one I got did and that's why I said do your research on it first before trying to install it and you'll get it setup correctly. I have it installed on mine and it works. At this time I only have 3 games downloaded and installed on it which are over 60gig with more to come soon. Pros of having a 2tb SSD are the amount of storage for the bigger games,speed of the read/write and ease of install (if you research on how to do so). The only cons I found with it are the product description being incorrect and the negative reviews on other websites which will remain hidden out of respect. This is a 100% get and 100% yes to recommending to my friends who do play video games on BOTH the PS5, PC or Laptop

Very easy to install in the PS5, no hassle once it’s in. It also includes a built in heatsink which is mandatory if installing in a PS5. I compared multiple companies offerings of internal memory, and multiple versions of Western Digitals memory. WD stood out as the more reliable and performance oriented. Though being slightly more ($15) at the time of my purchase, this was what I considered the best since it contained 3D NAND flash memory versus older memory styles in the cheaper/older versions.

Easy to install. Work perfectly for the ps5. Just the right amount of storage needed for lots of games.

Needed more space than what the PS5 offered (which isn’t acceptable in my opinion). This drive had 2TB after install which will last me quite a while. Definitely worth the sale price and had a slight noticeable speed increase - 6750. Not close to the 7300 WD claims but I knew going in it wasn’t going to reach that speed. Would’ve been nice to hit over 6800 but many have stated the PS drive is slower than the speed I got so it’s a nice upgrade. The drive is super easy to install. As many have said, the trickiest part is removing the PS cover only because you don’t want to damage it. However, I didn’t find it that hard to remove. I wouldn’t pay full price for this drive though but at the price I paid it’s a great value.

WD black is the way to go. Heatsink is already there for you and the storage is what we all need. I got one of these so I can play the PS5 games on the console and not have to transfer my games from an external storage drive as PS5 games cannot be played from that. So now I install all the PS4 games on the external storage as they can be played from there. Western Digital has always been reliable for me and the speed is there too! I choose the WD Black every time hands down!

The WD BLACK SN850P 2TB Internal SSD with Heatsink is an essential upgrade for any PS5 owner looking to enhance their gaming experience. Having owned my PlayStation 5 for two years, I’m amazed I waited this long to expand the internal storage. The benefits of installing the 2TB model are immediately noticeable. Beyond the obvious advantage of increased storage capacity for games and media, the SSD also improves load times for games stored directly on it. This upgrade ensures a smoother and more seamless gaming experience, especially for those with large libraries or demanding titles. If you’re considering an upgrade, now is the perfect time to take advantage of sales at Best Buy or other retailers. The WD BLACK SN850P is worth every penny and delivers the performance and reliability PS5 gamers need.

I dont know what took me so long. The game of deleting, uninstalling and reinstalling games is over. I even went back and redownloaded everything i had deleted just because i have the space now. I can not recommend enough. Was so easy to install. The freedom from the burden of space is worth the price alone. The question shouldnt be if you should get it, but more about how much space you can get. I debated between the 1tb and 2tb for a while and caught the 2 on a sale. I dont think i need more than that but GTA 6 could make me change my mind haha so far though, best purchase I made since buying the console.

We bought this to upgrade our storage for our PS5 and will say I strongly recommend this product already comes with heat sink installed so no extra work needs to be done.

Western Digital and PlayStation have teamed up to create the PS5 officially-licensed SSD addition to add space for games/apps/etc. The box includes the SSD module and user guide. The SSD comes with a manufacturer's 5-year warranty. PROS: ----------- * This officially licensed product is all you need to increase "hard drive" space on your PS5. It comes in 3 TB sizes: 1, 2, or 4 TB. * The built-in heatsink will help keep it ventilated to help prevent overheating. * Installation is super easy, plug-and-play basically. Pop off the PS5 top/side panel, remove the SSD slot cover with small Phillips head screwdriver, unscrew the existing screw/spacer, insert SSD, put the spacer under the end of the SSD, screw in, put SSD cover back on, put the PS5 side cover back on. There are youtube videos that show this easy process if you search for one. * The system automatically sees the new drive and prompts the user to format it, which only takes less than 10 seconds or so. * High write/read speeds (6.6GB/s & 7.3GB/s respectively). Once installed, the PS5 will give you the actual rate your hardware is providing you on-screen. * This hardware will also work in a PC that accepts M.2 2280 form factor. * The 5-yr warranty is very good and should last until the PS6 arrives or close to it. CONS: ----------- N/A - this product has been solid and will typically only benefit the user with more space. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: ----------- * Once you install the drive, you will have another option in your STORAGE menu that shows the drive in addition to asking where you want to install new games/apps. You can select either the console or the new drive you installed. * While you're changing out the SSD, if you have a vacuum handy with a brush on the end, it would be good to give it a good vacuuming while the panel is off if your fan area is dirty. CONCLUSION: ===================== Since most PS5's include only 825GB of storage, this extra space is exactly what every gamer needs. It will help free up the console drive which in turn can help overall performance improve. I have the 2TB version, and this has instantly given me nearly 3 times the original "gaming" space I have on my console. Keep in mind that 825GB is in the console storage, but a bit of that is used for the operating system. The new storage will give you room for more games, apps, and videos. Depending on how many games you have to download, just choose between the 3 sizes (1, 2, 4TB) to get that sweet spot because it's not cheap. Highly recommend due to easy installation and the fact that the original 825GB fills up quickly!

Never enough storage on the stock PS5 tell now! I wanted the 4tb, but im impulsive 2tb was in stock, so i snagged it. Super easy to install. Look it up on YouTube for your specific model. Hands down best upgrade ever, no more back and forth on an external HD, or delete, re-download. Anything you wanna play at your fingertips all day errrrry day.

excellent product and a purchase well made it’s quick and easy to move games from the ssd to the console and give you the much needed extra space.