WD_BLACK SN850X for PS5: live price and $/TB

Live SSD, NVMe, NAS and hard drive prices from Amazon.com, ranked by price per terabyte.

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The WD_BLACK SN850X is a perennial PS5 favourite: high sustained speeds and a Heatsink version designed to drop into the console. This page tracks live SN850X listings by price per terabyte across capacities, so you get the real current price and the right size rather than a stale review figure.

Best price per TB
$135.00
Products tracked
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ProductCapacityPrice$ / TBTechPrime
WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280, Up to 7,300 MB/s Read speeds, Up to 6,300 MB/s write speeds, Gaming Expansion, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive - WDS400T2X0EUsed4 TB$539.99$135.00NVMe-
WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD with Heatsink - M.2 2280, Up to 7,300 MB/s Read speeds, Up to 6,300 MB/s write speeds, Gaming Expansion, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive - WDS200T2XHEUsed2 TB$338.29$169.15NVMePrime
WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280, Up to 7,300 MB/s Read speeds, Up to 6,300 MB/s write speeds, Gaming Expansion, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive - WDS400T2X0E4 TB$679.00$169.75NVMe-
WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280, Up to 7,300 MB/s Read speeds, Up to 6,300 MB/s write speeds, Gaming Expansion, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive - WDS200T2X0E2 TB$349.99$175.00NVMe-
WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD with Heatsink - M.2 2280, Up to 7,300 MB/s Read speeds, Up to 6,300 MB/s write speeds, Gaming Expansion, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive - WDS200T2XHE2 TB$389.99$195.00NVMePrime
WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280, Up to 7,300 MB/s Read speeds, Up to 6,300 MB/s write speeds, Gaming Expansion, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive - WDS100T2X0EUsed1 TB$199.99$199.99NVMe-
WD _BLACK SN850X 8TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal Gaming SSD8 TB$1,599.99$200.00NVMe-
WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280, Up to 7,300 MB/s Read speeds, Up to 6,300 MB/s write speeds, Gaming Expansion, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive - WDS100T2X0E1 TB$219.99$219.99NVMePrime
WD _Black SN850X 4TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal Gaming SSD with Heatsink4 TB$939.99$235.00NVMe-
WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB NVMe SSD with Heatsink - M.2 2280, Up to 7,300 MB/s Read speeds, Up to 6,300 MB/s write speeds, Gaming Expansion, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive - WDS100T2XHE1 TB$249.00$249.00NVMe-

The SN850X as a PS5 expansion drive

The WD_BLACK SN850X is one of the most recommended PS5 drives thanks to high sustained Gen4 speeds and a Heatsink edition built to fit the console bay. It clears Sony's read requirement with room to spare and installs without an add-on cooler when you choose the heatsink version.

Like all good Gen4 drives, it will not feel faster than rivals inside the PS5, where throughput is capped, so choose it on price, the convenient heatsink, and WD's track record.

SN850X, SN850X Heatsink, or SN850P

The bare SN850X needs a low-profile heatsink you supply. The SN850X Heatsink edition is bay-ready. The SN850P is the officially PlayStation-licensed version, the same drive in a PS5-styled heatsink with guaranteed fit. Performance is effectively identical across all three, so decide on price and whether you want a licensed, drop-in unit.

The table above shows live SN850X pricing by capacity; 2TB is the value sweet spot, with 4TB for bigger libraries.

Frequently asked questions

Is the WD_BLACK SN850X good for PS5?

Yes, it is one of the most recommended PS5 drives. It is Gen4, reads well above the 5,500 MB/s requirement, and the SN850X Heatsink edition fits the PS5 bay without an add-on cooler.

SN850X with or without heatsink for PS5?

The Heatsink edition is the easiest as it is bay-ready. The bare SN850X is fine too if you fit a low-profile heatsink that keeps total height under 11.25mm.

What is the difference between SN850X and SN850P?

The SN850P is the officially PlayStation-licensed version with a PS5-styled heatsink; the SN850X is the standard retail drive. Performance in the PS5 is effectively the same, so decide on price and looks.

Which SN850X capacity is best for PS5?

2TB for most players, 4TB for big libraries. Compare the live prices above by price per terabyte to pick the best-value capacity right now.