8TB WD Black SN850X SSD Hits Record Low Price

Amazon is currently offering an unbeatable deal on a massive 8TB solid state drive. You can snag 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 deal seen during Black Friday, 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 SN850X represents the latest in WD's flagship Black series M.2 SSDs, delivering top-tier performance. It boasts impressive 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 outperforms its predecessor, the SN850, thanks to advanced BiCS5 flash chips and updated firmware. Plus, it comes with a reassuring five-year warranty.

For gamers looking to enhance their PC setup, the SN850X includes Game Mode 2.0, a utility software designed to optimize SSD performance during gaming. With an 8TB capacity, this SSD offers ample space for your operating system, applications, and a vast library of games, making it one of the largest mainstream solid state drives available.

The SN850X is also an excellent choice for PlayStation 5 users, matching Sony's officially licensed WD SN850P SSD. It meets all of Sony's PS5 storage requirements, including the M.2 2280 form factor, a minimum speed of 5,500MB/s, and a PCI-E Gen4x4 interface. While it doesn't come with a preinstalled heatsink, you can purchase one for just $7. However, consider whether spending as much on storage as on the console itself is the best use of your budget.

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 even lower than during Black Friday. This SSD is ideal for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles, with speeds reaching up to 7,250MB/s read and 6,300MB/s write. It's faster than the non-Pro version of the 990 Evo but slightly slower than the 990 Pro. As a DRAM-less drive, it's energy-efficient and generates less heat, potentially eliminating the need for a heatsink.

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

With SSD prices on the rise, finding a fast 4TB M.2 SSD for under $200 is a challenge. Fortunately, Amazon has the WD SN5000 4TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD on sale for just $199.99 shipped. This newer model 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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