8TB WD Black SN850X SSD Hits Record Low Price

Amazon is currently offering an unprecedented low price on a massive 8TB solid state drive. You can grab the WD Black SN850X 8TB PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD for just $533.10 shipped. This price is a steal, being about $42 less than the best Black Friday deal we've seen, making it an exceptional value 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

0$879.99 save 39%$533.10 at Amazon

The WD Black SN850X is the latest in WD's flagship Black series of M.2 SSDs, renowned for its top-tier performance. Boasting sustained read speeds up to 7,300MBps and write speeds up to 6,600MBps, along with random read speeds of up to 1,200K IOPS and write speeds of 1,100K IOPS, this SSD outpaces its predecessor, the SN850, thanks to advanced BiCS5 flash chips and updated firmware. It comes with a reassuring five-year warranty.

For gaming enthusiasts looking to install this in their PC, the included Game Mode 2.0 utility software optimizes the SSD for enhanced gaming performance. With a colossal 8TB capacity, the largest we've seen in a mainstream SSD, it offers ample space for your operating system, applications, and virtually all the games you could want.

The SN850X is also a perfect match for your PlayStation 5, meeting and exceeding Sony's specifications for PS5 SSDs, including the 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 pre-installed heatsink, one can be purchased separately for just $7. However, consider whether investing as much in storage as the console itself is truly worth it.

Other SSD Deals to Consider

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

0$184.99 save 30%$129.99 at Amazon

Samsung's latest offering, the 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD, is available for $129.99—a price lower than during Black Friday. This SSD is ideal for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles, delivering speeds of up to 7,250MB/s read and 6,300MB/s write. It's faster than the non-Pro version of the 990 Evo but not as fast as the 990 Pro, primarily because it's a DRAM-less drive. Its single-sided design ensures power efficiency and minimal heat generation, making a heatsink optional but available for added peace of mind.

WD SN5000 4TB SSD for $199.99

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

0$299.99 save 33%$199.99 at Amazon

Given the upward trend in SSD prices, finding a fast 4TB M.2 SSD under $200 is a challenge. Today, Amazon offers the WD SN5000 4TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD for $199.99 shipped. This newer WD model provides impressive speeds for its price, with sequential reads up to 5,500MBps and writes up to 5,000MBps.

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