WD Black SN850X 8 TB (WDS800T2XHE)

The WD Black SN850X is an M.2 2280 solid-state drive featuring a PCI Express 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe 1.4 protocol. It uses 3D TLC NAND flash memory and is available in 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, and 8 TB capacities. Sequential read speeds reach up to 7300 MB/s, while write speeds achieve up to 6600 MB/s depending on the configuration. The WD Black SN850X comes with or without a heatsink depending on the version, making it suitable for installation in both desktop PCs and gaming consoles, including PlayStation 5. It supports Game Mode 2.0 technology, which optimizes performance in gaming scenarios. A built-in cache and custom-designed controller ensure stable operation under heavy workloads. The drive supports TRIM, S.M.A.R.T., and AES-256 encryption features. The mean time between failures (MTBF) is rated at 1.75 million hours. The drive excels in random operation speed, delivering up to 1,200,000 IOPS for reads and up to 1,100,000 IOPS for writes. Total bytes written (TBW) can reach 4800 TB depending on capacity. Power consumption is optimized for various workload profiles, with power-saving modes available. Compatibility is ensured with Windows, Linux, and macOS. Installation is possible in any system supporting M.2 PCIe Gen4. The WD Black SN850X is designed for systems where high throughput and responsiveness are critical, including gaming PCs, workstations, and performance-focused builds emphasizing fast application loading and large data transfers.