Customer Ratings & Reviews

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!

As the title says, it was super easy to use. Getting the item installed in my PS5 was super easy. I now have so much more storage space for my games!

This worked exactly as advertised and has been super helpful in allowing me to download more games without having to delete anything. It was super easy to install as well.

I love this SSD soooo much I have tons of extra storage and my game moves a little bit faster overall it’s a a wonderful investment and and I recommend getting it it’s worth it

Easy to install. I love it. Works perfectly. Now i have space for more games.

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.

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

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!

While a bit on the pricey side it works great, and completes Games/downloads faster than i expected. No complaints so far.

_____ *Pros: -Comes with a cool-looking and efficient heatsink. -Easy installation. -Games install and run fast. _____ *Cons: -More expensive than brand-name alternatives. I’ve been using Western Digital storage products since I started using, upgrading, and building my own PCs since the early 2000’s, and I’ve always had a great experience with them. I’ve never experienced a sudden and unexpected drive failure (knock on wood), and they’ve always been very reliable. When the company pivoted into the NVME storage market from their traditional platter storage platform years ago, I didn’t hesitate to try them out and had a great experience with their NVME offerings inside my laptops and desktop PCs as well. So when I learned that WD is also offering official PS5-licensed drives with a 5-year warranty, I didn’t hesitate to give them a shot and I’m glad I did. The SN850P drive was very simple and easy to install. If this is your first time upgrading your drive on the PS5, there are plenty of tutorial videos online. The airflow-optimized heatsink looks cool and performs well. If you want to inspect what it looks like underneath the heatsink, you just take off the six T5 screws and peel the top heatsink cover off (see pic). I benchmarked the SN850P via CrystalDiskMark 8.0.4 before installation on my Windows PC, and it scored 5994.46 MB/s sequential read and 6326.89 MB/s sequential write. The rest of the stats can be viewed from my screenshot. What this means is that the SN850P lives up to its marketing claims and is fast and efficient. With the SN850P’s great performance, long 5-year warranty, and efficient and cool-looking heatsink, I was initially going to rate it as 5-Stars. I feel inclined toward a 4- or 4.5-Stars ratings, however, due to its current price. At $0.11/GB for the 2TB SN850P, it’s almost twice as expensive as other brand-name 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 drives. Even the slightly older 2TB WD SN850X with a 5-year warranty is currently selling for $0.07/GB. If you got the coin, then by all means get the latest and greatest SN850P for the PS5 from WD. But if you’re price-conscious like me and want better value, then either wait for the price to come down or get the older Western Digital SN850X.

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.

Easily installed and added so much needed space for all my gaming needs. Also bought two more for family as gifts. Gamers loved it.

Super easy to install! Well worth it, especially with how low the playstation 5 has in storage. Big upgrade.

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.

Install was a piece of cake! It took no time to get it up and running. I highly recommend!

Very easy to install. My PS5 needed the memory fast and this helped alot. Once you intsall its pretty self explanatory. Highly recommend this

With how large games are on PS5 i need more storage ASAP. I was tired of having to delete and redownload games so bought this on sale and love it. Just as fast if not faster. So far had no issues with it and my main games that i actually do play often. Definitely been telling friends to buy one! Installation is also very easy and fast.

The WD BLACK SN850P 2TB NVMe SSD for PS5 is a must-get upgrade. It's reliable, fast, easy to install, and should store games for as long as you own and use your PS5. This adds 2TB on top of the default 600GB of console storage. Furthermore, all PS4 games can be stored on an external SSD. So this is internal SSD essentially ensures your PS5 can download any game going forward.

I needed more space on my ps5 and a friend of mine recommended this. I am impressed with it