The Massive 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD Drops to the Lowest Price Ever

Amazon is currently offering an unbeatable price on a massive 8TB solid state drive. Today, you can grab the WD Black SN850X 8TB PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD for just $533.10 shipped. This is a significant $42 drop from the best Black Friday deal, making it an incredible value for such a large capacity in a 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

$879.99 save 39%
$533.10 at Amazon

The WD Black SN850X represents the latest in WD's flagship Black series of M.2 SSDs, renowned for its top-tier performance. It boasts sustained read speeds of up to 7,300MBps and write speeds of 6,600MBps, with random read speeds reaching 1,200K IOPS and write speeds at 1,100K IOPS. This model outperforms its predecessor, the SN850, thanks to advanced BiCS5 flash chips and updated firmware. Additionally, it comes with a reassuring five-year warranty.

For gamers, the included Game Mode 2.0 utility software optimizes the SSD for enhanced performance during gaming sessions. With an 8TB capacity, this SSD offers more than enough space for your operating system, applications, and an extensive game library, making it the largest mainstream solid state drive available.

The SN850X is also compatible with the PlayStation 5, matching the performance of Sony's officially licensed WD SN850P SSD. It meets all of Sony's PS5 storage recommendations, 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 pre-installed heatsink, one can be purchased for just $7. However, investing as much in storage expansion as the console itself might not be the most cost-effective choice for everyone.

Other SSD Deals to Consider

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

$184.99 save 30%
$129.99 at Amazon

The newly released Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD is available for $129.99, undercutting its Black Friday price. This SSD is perfect for both gaming PCs and the PlayStation 5, offering impressive speeds of up to 7,250MB/s read and 6,300MB/s write. While it falls between the 990 Evo and the 990 Pro in terms of speed, its DRAM-less design ensures power efficiency and minimal heat generation, negating the need for a heatsink.

WD SN5000 4TB SSD for $199.99

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

$299.99 save 33%
$199.99 at Amazon

Amid rising SSD prices, finding a fast 4TB M.2 SSD for under $200 has become challenging. However, Amazon has the WD SN5000 4TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD on sale for $199.99 shipped. This SSD offers great value with sequential read speeds up to 5,500MBps and write speeds up to 5,000MBps.

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