WD Black SN850X 8TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Gaming SSD with Heatsink (WDS800T2XHE)

WD Black SN850X 8TB M.2 NVMe Gaming SSD with Heatsink

Built for elite gaming. The WD Black SN850X is the ultimate gaming NVMe SSD, engineered to crush load times and eliminate throttling, lag, and texture pop-ins. With blazing 7,200 MB/s sequential read and 6,600 MB/s sequential write speeds on a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, plus 1,200,000 random read and write IOPS, the SN850X delivers the top-tier performance elite gamers demand. The included heatsink keeps temperatures in check through the most intense gaming sessions, maintaining peak performance when it matters most.

With a massive 8TB capacity built on Western Digital TLC 3D NAND and an extraordinary 4,800 TBW endurance rating, the SN850X gives you room for your entire game library while lasting for years of heavy use. Microsoft DirectStorage support slashes load times further, while exclusive Game Mode 2.0 — enabled via the WD Black Dashboard — unlocks Predictive Loading, Overhead Balancing, and Adaptive Thermal Management for a transformative gaming experience. Compatible with PlayStation 5 and Windows 10+ PCs.

Key Features

• 7,200 MB/s Sequential Read / 6,600 MB/s Write — Elite-tier PCIe 4.0 gaming performance
• 1,200,000 IOPS Read & Write — Instantaneous response for the most demanding gaming workloads
• Heatsink Included — Maintains peak performance through sustained intense gaming sessions
• 8TB Capacity / TLC 3D NAND — Keep your entire game library ready to play
• 4,800 TBW Endurance — Exceptional longevity for years of heavy gaming use
• Microsoft DirectStorage — Dramatically faster game asset loading on supported titles
• Game Mode 2.0 — Predictive Loading, Overhead Balancing & Adaptive Thermal Management
• WD Black Dashboard — Drive health monitoring, RGB customization & Game Mode 2.0 control (Windows only)
• PlayStation 5 Compatible — Drop-in M.2 upgrade for PS5 storage expansion
• 5-Year Warranty — WD's full gaming SSD coverage

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 8TB
• Interface: PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Max Sequential Read: 7,200 MB/s
• Max Sequential Write: 6,600 MB/s
• Random 4K Read: 1,200,000 IOPS
• Random 4K Write: 1,200,000 IOPS
• Endurance (TBW): 4,800 TB
• NAND: TLC 3D NAND
• Heatsink: Yes (included)
• Weight: 1.07 oz
• Dimensions: 3.2" x 1" x 0.4"
• Part Number: WDS800T2XHE-00CDD0
• OS Support: Windows 10+
• Device Support: PC, PlayStation 5
• Warranty: 5 Years