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SanDisk · PCIe 4.0 · 2000 GB

WD_BLACK 2TB SN850P

M.2 2280 · Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)

Performance
71
Perf / price
27
Capacity value
54
Amazon
$395
$395
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 29, 2026 Prime FBA
Performance71.2
Performance / price27.1
Capacity value54.1

Written analysis

WD_BLACK 2TB SN850P at a glance

The WD_BLACK 2TB SN850P is a 2000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4. Cache is listed as Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB).

Rated sequential throughput is 7300 MB/s read and 6300 MB/s write. Random throughput is 1200K read IOPS and 1100K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 71.2.

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.

Current value

At $395, the drive costs $197.48 per TB. Performance / price is 27.1 and capacity value is 54.1. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

Drive data

Full specifications

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

General

Manufacturer
SanDisk
SSD
WD_BLACK 2TB SN850P
Part number
WDBBYV0010BNC-WRSN
Model
WDBBYV0020BNC-WRSN
Capacity
2000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
Amazon price
$395
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 29, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
7300 MB/s
Sequential write
6300 MB/s
Random read
1200K IOPS
Random write
1100K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$395
Price / TB
$197.48
Performance / price
27.1
Capacity value
54.1

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Interface generation
PCIe 4.0
Controller
NAND
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
Active power

Additional information

Also listed as
2TB SN850P NVMe M.2 SSD
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.

Officially licensed M.2 SSD for PlayStation 5 consoles[4] so you can easily install and play with no concern of compatibility. [4]For PlayStation 5 system software compatibility, please visit the official WD_BLACK site.

With capacities ranging from 1TB to 8TB[1], your PS5 console has the additional space to store up to 200 games[3] (8TB model) [1]1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment. [3] Number of games based on a 36GB average per game. The number of games will vary based on file size, formatting, other programs, and factors.

Experience uninterrupted gameplay with a brand-new, optimized heatsink designed especially for the PS5 console for an easy, worry-free installation into the M.2 slot.

Play directly from the drive and eliminate the need to transfer or delete games from your console with tested and approved storage for your PS5 console[4].

Push the envelope of PCIe Gen 4 technology with read speeds up to 7,300MB/s[2], giving you seamless gameplay and incredibly short load times. [2]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.