Customers value the BLACK SN850X 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe for its substantial storage capacity, impressive performance improvements, and ease of installation. Many appreciate the excellent price-to-performance ratio and the noticeable speed increase in load times for applications and games. While some users noted higher-than-expected temperatures, the overall positive feedback highlights the drive's speed and user-friendliness. Concerns regarding firmware and warranty terms were also raised by a smaller number of customers.
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Price, Speed, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best m.2 I’ve had so far
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I don’t have any issues using my this m.2 drive it is super fast and super cheap for what you are getting! Gen 4x4 perfect for a gaming build or if you are doing a lot of file transfers.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
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Warranty
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast even using a Gen 3 system
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fast M.2 even when installed in a Gen 3 system. However not happy with WD as after registering for the warranty they sent me an email stating that I purchased this SSD from EBay even after uploading the Best Buy receipt and reduced the 5 year warranty by 8 months. Took two days after pointing out their error to get things straight. Still recommend this SSD, but watch out for WD.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Speed, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful for Rog Ally
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect upgrade, extremely fast speeds, used it for upgrading my Rog Ally, now I absolutely love this thing, plenty of space and awesome price as well
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best SSD for PS5!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is hands-down one of the fastest and reliable SSD for PS5 and PC. Its value is great for the 2tb size. I used it for PS5 and so far the speed and game loading time are as expected! No firmware update is needed for this (vs Samsung 980/990 Pro). This is the version without the heat sink, so you will need to spend just a bit more ($10) to get a good PS5-compatible heat sink for use with PS5.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good product
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Super fast ssd ever. Very good P/P i have 2 2tb sn850x for my gs66 12900k. Load game super fast. i bought from bestbuy they packaged in carton box carefully when shipped it to me.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
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Heat
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WD - BLACK SN850X 2TB Internal SSD
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have the 1TB WD Black SN850 as well as this 2TB SN850x, The speed of both are absolutely blazing compared to previous SSD. Yes, it is very noticeable. Especially if you don't have gig speed internet. This bad boy is literally trying to do read/write speeds faster than I can even download. The only thing I've noticed negatively, but also expected is that the m2 shield thermal pad I have on my motherboard is disintegrating a bit due to the heat generated. This is no problem though. Easily replaceable or you can buy the version that comes with its own shield. I would highly recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
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Heat
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast. Excellent. Transfer speeds are wow.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
First note, this doesn't come with a HEAT SINK. But it is PS5 compatible. I used it on my PC and luckily, my motherboard had a PCIE 4.0 slot that had a heat sink on it. The speeds are excellent, and with that comes crazy amounts of heat. If you don't think you need a heat sink, I repeat. Please do.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best NVMe SSD you can buy
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After having a defective Samsung 980, I can say I'm very happy I went with this NVMe drive. Fast blazing speeds and best reliability. Also make sure to download the western digital utility program to update the software of these bad boys.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great SSD. WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This drive has some really good specs for gamers, it offers high read and wrtie speeds for the user for gaming or creativity. It also has new features for windwos 11 of direct storage for faster load times.
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Excellent Performance: The SN850X delivers top-tier performance in almost every category, ensuring fast load times and smooth gameplay1
Optional Heatsink/RGB: The optional heatsink with RGB lighting not only keeps the drive cool but also adds a stylish touch to your setup1
Wide Range of Capacities: Available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB, there's an option for everyone1
Good Software Support: The drive comes with comprehensive software support and a solid warranty.
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Pricey: The SN850X is on the higher end of the price spectrum, which might be a consideration for budget-conscious buyers1
Game Mode 2.0: While innovative, some users find the
Game Mode 2.0 feature to be a bit gimmicky1
Overall, the WD_BLACK SN850X is a fast and reliable choice for all needs for gaming, general use, and professional use. Would reccomend
Note: I had games downloading on my system so the benchmark might not be at justice. But, I can tell a difference with my applications and game loading time compared to my old gen 3.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great 2TB drive
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great write speed and a longer lifespan than Samsung for a lower price. No bottleneck marketing stuff.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
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Heat
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding M.2 for the sales price
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy formatting and cloned with ease. Installed in Dell Inspiron 14. Easy install absolutely no heat whatsoever.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than the Samsung 990 Pro
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The SN850X came with an eye-opening performance right out of the box. The installation was super easy. However, make sure you have an extra M.2 screw; the package doesn't include the screw for the standoff.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
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Firmware
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast, fast!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very fast and, at discounted price, a pretty great deal. It did need a firmware update so get the WD Dashboard. It also allows you to put it in game mode. This speed is on auto.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best optionn
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect for my ps5 ultra fast no issues it make my console space better
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Its Great
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I Freaking Love this SSD. I have 2 in my laptop, 2 in my desktop and 1 in my girlfriends laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WD black sn850x excellent STD MVMe
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
To me this is one of the best SDD 2tb stick of memory money can buy.. I know it sure hasn't given me any problems whatsoever..
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best choice
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good SSD. I bought a 4TB for my other computer and loved it, so when my son needed a new SSD i told him to get the WD brand. He bought this one and now his computer runs faster and smoother and he loves it. If your looking for a new SSD and highly recommend this one
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this to replace a 970Evo NVMe. Installed it in the main m.2 slot on an MSI x570 mobo with a built in heatsink and fan (combined with the chipset). Read and write speeds are as advertised. So far very satisfied, hopefully it doesn't die on me like the samsung did.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WD_black SB850X 2TB
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to install, works great, loads fast, and was a great value.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
With great speeds, comes great responsibilities
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really my first foray into the M.2 as I previously only used 2.5 SSD before. I can definitely tell a difference in game load times. Glad I made the switch. *The M.2 is hidden under the Motherboard heatsink; BBY wants a photo ¯\_(ツ)_/¯*