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SanDisk · PCIe 4.0 · 8000 GB

WD_BLACK 8TB SN850P

M.2 2280 · Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)

Performance
72
Perf / price
7
Capacity value
57
Amazon
$1500
WD_BLACK 8TB SN850P
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$1500
Not currently available Updated Jul 21, 2026 Prime FBA
Performance71.8
Performance / price7.2
Capacity value57.4
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Written analysis

WD_BLACK 8TB SN850P at a glance

The WD_BLACK 8TB SN850P is a 8000 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 7200 MB/s read and 6600 MB/s write. Random throughput is 1200K read IOPS and 1200K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 71.8.

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

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 4800 TBW, or approximately 600 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $1500, the drive costs $187.50 per TB. Performance / price is 7.2 and capacity value is 57.4. 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 8TB SN850P
Part number
WDBBYV0080BNC-WRSN
Model
WDBBYV0080BNC-WRSN
Capacity
8000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$1500
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
Jul 21, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
7200 MB/s
Sequential write
6600 MB/s
Random read
1200K IOPS
Random write
1200K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$1500
Price / TB
$187.50
Performance / price
7.2
Capacity value
57.4

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Interface generation
PCIe 4.0
Controller
—
NAND
—
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
4800 TBW
Endurance / TB
600 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
—
Active power
—

Additional information

Also listed as
8TB 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]. Easy to install so you can play with confidence. [4]For PlayStation 5 firmware compatibility, please visit the WD_BLACK Product Page.

With capacities ranging from 1TB to 8TB[1] you can add enough additional PS5 storage to your console to store more of your favorite games. [1]1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.

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 games or remove games from your console with tested and officially approved storage for your PS5 console[4]

Push the envelope of PCIe Gen4 technology with read speeds up to 7,200MB/s[3], giving you seamless gameplay and incredibly short load times. [3]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.

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