Pros: WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD?

7,300/6,600 MB/s read/write. Game Mode 2.0 predictive loading. Excellent thermal management. Great value vs Samsung 990 PRO.

Cons: WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD?

Slightly slower than 990 PRO in benchmarks. Dashboard software is Windows-only. No heatsink on base model.

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WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD

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WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD

Name: WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD
Brand: Western Digital
Price: 176.79 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (3 reviews)

Specifications

TBW	1,200 TBW
Warranty	5 years

Pros

7,300/6,600 MB/s read/write
Game Mode 2.0 predictive loading
Excellent thermal management
Great value vs Samsung 990 PRO

Cons

Slightly slower than 990 PRO in benchmarks
Dashboard software is Windows-only
No heatsink on base model

Buying Advice

The best alternative to Samsung 990 PRO, often cheaper with near-identical real-world performance. Great for gaming PCs and PS5.

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