Amazon's Unbeatable Deal: 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD for $533
Amazon is currently offering an incredible price on a massive 8TB solid-state drive (SSD). The WD Black SN850X 8TB PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD is available for just $533.10 with free shipping. This represents a significant saving of approximately $42 compared to the best Black Friday price, making it an exceptional value for such substantial storage capacity in a single flash-based drive.
WD Black SN850X 8TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD - $533 at Amazon
WD Black SN850X 8TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD
Originally priced at $879.99, this top-tier SSD boasts impressive performance characteristics: read speeds up to 7,300MBps, write speeds up to 6,600MBps, and random read/write IOPS of 1,200K/1,100K respectively. These speeds surpass its predecessor, the SN850, thanks to upgraded BiCS5 flash chips and enhanced firmware. The drive is backed by a five-year warranty and includes WD's Game Mode 2.0 utility software for optimized gaming performance. Its 8TB capacity is currently the largest readily available in mainstream SSDs, providing ample space for operating systems, applications, and extensive game libraries.
Suitable for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles (up to 8TB supported), the SN850X meets all of Sony's PS5 requirements, mirroring the specifications of Sony's officially licensed WD SN850P SSD. While a heatsink isn't included, one can be acquired for around $7.
Other Notable SSD Deals
Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD
Currently priced at $129.99 (a Black Friday-beating price), the Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB offers read/write speeds of up to 7,250MBps and 6,300MBps respectively. A DRAM-less, single-sided SSD, it's energy-efficient and generates minimal heat, potentially eliminating the need for a heatsink.
WD SN5000 4TB SSD - $199.99
WD SN5000 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD
At $199.99, the WD SN5000 4TB offers a compelling balance of speed and capacity, boasting sequential read/write speeds of up to 5,500MBps and 5,000MBps.
More PS5 SSD Options
Explore additional PS5-compatible SSD options:
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### Lexar NM790 See it at Amazon
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