WD Black SN850X 8TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD, Black

The WESTERN DIGITAL WD Black SN850X is an 8TB internal solid-state drive engineered for demanding applications, including high-resolution gaming and intensive content creation workflows. It utilizes the compact M.2 2280 form factor and connects via a PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 interface, ensuring high data throughput necessary for peak performance. This configuration supports sequential read speeds up to 7200 MB/s and write speeds up to 6600 MB/s, facilitating rapid loading of large files and minimizing system latency.

This high-capacity SSD is built using 3D TLC NAND flash technology paired with a proprietary WD controller to maintain performance stability under heavy load. The drive features an endurance rating of 4800 TBW, confirming its suitability for sustained writes over its intended operational lifespan. Its physical dimensions and low operating weight (8.6g) allow for streamlined installation into thin laptops, desktop PCs, and small form factor builds that require an ultra-fast, high-density storage solution.

• Interface uses PCIe 4.0 x4 protocol
• Supports NVMe specification 1.4
• Rated for 1,200,000 random read IOPS
• Rated for 1,200,000 random write IOPS
• Controller type: WD 20-82-20035-B1
• Supports hardware encryption (TCG Opal 2.01)
• End-to-end data path protection enabled
• Includes TRIM and SMART monitoring support