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Western Digital · PCIe 4.0 · 2000 GB

WD_BLACK 2TB SN770

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)

Performance
65
Perf / price
20
Capacity value
41
Amazon
$480
WD_BLACK 2TB SN770
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$480
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 29, 2026
Performance65.2
Performance / price20.4
Capacity value40.8
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Written analysis

WD_BLACK 2TB SN770 at a glance

The WD_BLACK 2TB SN770 is a 2000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4. The controller is Polaris MP16+. Flash type is TLC 112-layer. Cache is listed as Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB).

Rated sequential throughput is 5150 MB/s read and 4850 MB/s write. Random throughput is 650K read IOPS and 800K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 65.2.

Best fit: General storage workloads where compatibility and price matter more than peak transfer rates.

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 1200 TBW, or approximately 600 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years. Active power is listed at 4.9 W, with 1.0 W idle. Check the drive and motherboard guidance to determine whether a heatsink is recommended for sustained transfers.

Current value

At $480, the drive costs $240.00 per TB. Performance / price is 20.4 and capacity value is 40.8. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

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Full specifications

Interface, flash, controller, cache, throughput, endurance, power, warranty, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Western Digital
SSD
WD_BLACK 2TB SN770
Part number
WDS200T3X0E
Model
WDS200T3X0E
Capacity
2000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$480
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 29, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
5150 MB/s
Sequential write
4850 MB/s
Random read
650K IOPS
Random write
800K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$480
Price / TB
$240.00
Performance / price
20.4
Capacity value
40.8

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Interface generation
PCIe 4.0
Controller
Polaris MP16+
NAND
TLC 112-layer
Process
16.0
Cache type
Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)
DRAM
Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)
DRAM capacity
64 MB
DRAM speed
2000 MT/s
SLC cache
Dynamic

Durability & power

Endurance
1200 TBW
Endurance / TB
600 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
1.00 W
Active power
4.90 W

Additional information

Also listed as
2TB SN770
Color
Black

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

Get into the game fast as you zoom past load times with blazing speeds of up to 5,150MB/s(1) (1TB and 2TB models).date transfer rate:5150.0 megabytes_per_second.Specific uses: Gaming

Equipped with a PCIe Gen4 interface(4), the WD_BLACK SN770 NVMe SSD helps fuel in-game responsiveness, minimize stutter, and provide smooth streaming for a performance boost you can see and feel.

Get tons of space for your latest games, future updates, and downloadable content with capacities up to 2TB(2).

Supports future games developed for Microsoft’s DirectStorage technology for faster load times.

Optimize peak performance in gaming mode and monitor your drive’s health with the WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only) so you can game with confidence using this reliable drive from a trusted brand.

(1)Based on read speed. 1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.

(4)PCIe Gen4 storage technology requires a compatible motherboard. WD_BLACK SN770 is backwards-compatible with PCIe Gen3.

Sequential Read Performance - 5150MB/s and Sequential Write Performance - 4850MB/s

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