WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD - 2TB (Retail Package)
Part No. WDS200T2X0E

Go Beyond Fast
WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD (2TB)
Premium PCIe 4.0 Performance Engineered for Demanding Creative, Professional, and Gaming Workloads
Performance, Unleashed
Crush load times and power through demanding workloads with the 2TB(1) WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD. Built with exceptional performance, it delivers read speeds up to 7,300MB/s(2), helping accelerate everything from modern games to content creation, large file transfers, and data-intensive applications. The downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only) can automatically turn on Game Mode 2.0 features for an optimized gaming experience.

Whether you’re competing online, editing 4K and 8K video, or managing massive project files, the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD provides the speed, responsiveness, and sustained performance needed to keep you moving forward.

Kingston and Western Digital SSDs Comparison
| Feature | Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 SSD | WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Everyday storage, productivity, and value | Gaming, creative work, and demanding workflows |
| PCIe Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Maximum Read Speed | Up to 6,000 MB/s* | Up to 7,300 MB/s* |
| Maximum Write Speed | Up to 4,000 MB/s* | Up to 6,600 MB/s* |
| Everyday Productivity | Excellent | Excellent |
| Professional Workflows | Very Good | Excellent |
| Large Media Projects | Good | Excellent |
| Gaming | Very Good | Exceptional |
| Value | Excellent | Very Good |
| Peak Speed | Very Good | Excellent |
*Performance may vary depending on host device, capacity, configuration, and system conditions.
Key Features & Specifications
- Transform Your Workflow – Get exceptional performance and fast load times for gaming, content creation, and demanding professional applications with speeds up to 7,300 MB/s(2).
- More Capacity for What Matters – Store more games, media assets, project files, and applications without constantly managing storage space.
- Do More with Dashboard – The downloadable SANDISK Dashboard (Windows only) monitors your drive’s health, and can automatically detect games to turn on Game Mode 2.0.
- Future-forward Features – The WD_BLACK SN850X SSD boasts a powerful suite of features, including Predictive Loading, Overhead Balancing, and Adaptive Thermal Management [ATM](3).
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DirectStorage Support – Improve load times and get precious time back with Microsoft DirectStorage technology.
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Form Factor – M.2 2280.
- Interface(4) – PCIe Gen4 16 GT/s up to 4 lanes.
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Capacity(1) – 2TB.
- Sequential Read/Write(5) – 7300/6,600 MB/s.
- Endurance [Total Bytes Written](6) – 1,200.
- Operating Temperature(7) – 0°C~70°C.
- Storage Temperature(8) – C-40°C~85°C.
- Dimensions – 80 ±0.2mm x 22 ± 0.15mm x 2.38mm.
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Weight – 7.5 ± 1g.
- Vibration Non-Operating – 20G (10-1000Hz).
- MTBF – 2,000,000 hours.
- Package Contents – WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD (4TB model) retail package.
- Warranty/Support(9) – Limited 5-year warranty via SanDisk.
Technical Notes
(1) 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
(2) Based on read speed, unless otherwise stated. 1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on SanDisk internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity and other factors.
(3) Requires the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only).
(4) PCIe Gen4 storage technology requires a compatible motherboard. Backwards compatible with PCIe Gen3 x4, PCIe Gen3 x2, PCIe Gen3 x1, PCIe Gen2 x4,PCIe Gen2 x2 and PCIe Gen2 x1.
(5) Based on “out-of-box performance” using a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, and usage.
(6) TBW (terabytes written) values calculated using JEDEC client workload (JESD219) and vary by product capacity.
(7) Operational temperature is defined as temperature reported by the drive. Note that drive temperature readings are expected to be higher than ambient temperature when the SSD is placed inside a system. The SSD box package is rated up to 60°C.
(8) Non-operational storage temperature does not guarantee data retention.
(9) 5 years or Max Endurance (TBW) limit, whichever occurs first. See wdc.com/support for region-specific warranty details.
Note: Computers and accessories featured in photos are not included with the product. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
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