WD BLACK SN850 with heatsink 2TB

The WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD with Heatsink – 2TB is a high-performance solid-state drive built for gamers and power users who demand speed, reliability, and thermal efficiency. Designed with PCIe Gen4 technology, it delivers blazing-fast read and write speeds, making it ideal for intensive gaming, large file transfers, and next-gen applications. The integrated heatsink ensures sustained performance by minimizing thermal throttling during heavy workloads.

Design and Build:
Single-sided M.2 2280 form factor with integrated heatsink
Sleek black metal design with corrugated texture for improved heat dissipation
Compatible with desktop PCs and PlayStation 5 (system software version 21.02-04.00.00 or higher)
Customizable RGB lighting (Windows only) via WD_BLACK Dashboard
Durable build with premium materials for long-term reliability

Technical Features:
PCIe Gen4 x4 interface with NVMe 1.4 protocol
Sequential read speeds up to 7,000 MB/s
Sequential write speeds up to 5,100 MB/s
Random read up to 1,000,000 IOPS; random write up to 710,000 IOPS
96-layer TLC NAND flash from Toshiba
DRAM cache: 2GB DDR4 from Micron
Endurance rating: 1200 TBW
Power draw: 1.5W idle, 3.9W average, 7.0W max
5-year limited warranty

Performance Highlights:
Exceptional speed for faster game loading, system boot, and file access
Heatsink model prevents overheating and maintains peak performance
Optimized for gaming with WD_BLACK Dashboard and Gaming Mode
Supports large game libraries with 2TB capacity
Ideal for creators, streamers, and competitive gamers

Legacy:
The SN850 with heatsink remains one of the most respected Gen4 SSDs in its class, praised for its balance of speed, thermal control, and reliability. Though newer models like the SN850X offer incremental improvements, the original SN850 continues to be a top-tier choice for high-performance builds.