8TB WD Black SN850X SSD Hits Record Low Price

Amazon is currently offering a historic low price on the massive 8TB WD Black SN850X PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD, available for just $533.10 shipped. This deal slashes approximately $42 off the best price we saw during Black Friday, making it an unbeatable offer for such a high-capacity flash-based drive.

WD Black SN850X 8TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD for $533

WD Black SN850X 8TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD

Original Price: $879.99
Savings: 39%
Current Price: $533.10 at Amazon

The WD Black SN850X stands as the latest iteration in WD's flagship Black series of M.2 SSDs. Renowned for its top-tier performance, it boasts sustained read speeds of up to 7,300MBps and write speeds of 6,600MBps, along with random read speeds of up to 1,200K IOPS and write speeds of 1,100K IOPS. This model surpasses its predecessor, the SN850, thanks to advanced BiCS5 flash chips and updated firmware. Additionally, it comes backed by a five-year warranty.

For gamers looking to integrate this into their PC, WD offers the Game Mode 2.0 utility software, which optimizes the SSD for enhanced gaming performance. With an 8TB capacity, this drive provides ample space for your operating system, applications, and virtually any game you might wish to download.

For PlayStation 5 users, the SN850X is an excellent choice for storage expansion, matching the specifications of Sony's officially licensed WD SN850P SSD. It meets all Sony's PS5 requirements, including a M.2 2280 form factor, a minimum speed of 5,500MB/s, and a PCI-E Gen4x4 interface. Although it doesn't come with a preinstalled heatsink, one can be purchased for just $7. However, considering the cost, spending as much on storage as the console itself might not be the most cost-effective choice.

Other SSD Deals to Consider

Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD

Original Price: $184.99
Savings: 30%
Current Price: $129.99 at Amazon

Samsung's latest offering, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD, is available for $129.99, which is even lower than its Black Friday price. This SSD is perfect for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles, delivering speeds of up to 7,250MB/s read and 6,300MB/s write. While it's faster than the non-Pro version of the 990 Evo, it falls slightly short of the 990 Pro's performance. As a DRAM-less drive, it's energy-efficient and generates minimal heat, potentially negating the need for a heatsink, though one can be added for extra assurance.

WD SN5000 4TB SSD for $199.99

WD SN5000 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD

Original Price: $299.99
Savings: 33%
Current Price: $199.99 at Amazon

With SSD prices on the rise, finding a fast 4TB M.2 SSD for under $200 has become challenging. Fortunately, Amazon has the WD SN5000 4TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD on sale for just $199.99 shipped. This newer model from WD offers impressive performance for its price, with sequential read speeds up to 5,500MBps and write speeds up to 5,000MBps.

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