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Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 2TB

The Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 2TB is a high-performance NVMe M.2 SSD released in 2021, designed for gaming and demanding workloads.

The Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 2TB is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 solid-state drive released in May 2021. It features a WD 20-82-10034-A1 controller and TLC NAND flash memory, with a 2048 GB capacity. The drive includes a DRAM cache, which helps improve random performance. Sequential read speeds reach up to 7000 MB/s, while sequential writes are up to 5100 MB/s. Random performance is rated at 867,537 IOPS for reads and 694,905 IOPS for writes. The drive has an endurance rating of 1200 TBW and comes with a 5-year warranty. This SSD is intended for use in systems with PCIe 4.0 support, such as compatible motherboards and laptops, to achieve its maximum performance. It is part of Western Digital's WD_BLACK series, targeting gamers and enthusiasts.

Specifications

Form factor unverified M.2 2280
Interface unverified PCIe 4.0 x4
Protocol unverified NVMe
Capacity unverified 2048 GB
NAND type unverified TLC
Controller unverified WD 20-82-10034-A1
DRAM cache unverified Yes
Sequential read unverified 7000 MB/s
Sequential write unverified 5100 MB/s
Random read unverified 867537 IOPS
Random write unverified 694905 IOPS
Total bytes written unverified 1200 TB
Warranty unverified 5 years
Release date unverified 2021-05-05
Release year unverified 2021