If its either of these versions that you were considering, add half a star to the score above.
Otherwise, the WD Black SN850P is underwhelming on the whole.
Its a fine PS5 SSD that, thanks to its slightly overambitious price tag, fails to stand out.
But it still makes for an SSD that looks a bit cheaper on the whole.
It also fits perfectly in the PS5 orPS5 Pro.
It also puts this behind the Seagate Game Drive M.2 SSD for PS5, which recorded 6,459 MB/s.
Thankfully, the WD Black SN850P did fairly well in a series of real-world tests.
Finally, the 38.34GBTiny Tinas Wonderlandscopied back in 2 minutes and 34 seconds.
Ultimately, youre not going to run into any performance problems using the WD Black SN850P.
Every game I tested was smooth, with decent loading times and no noticeable slowdown.
Should I buy the WD Black SN850P?
Its worth picking up if youre in the market for the biggest possible storage upgrade.
Also consider…
Wondering what to choose instead of the WD Black SN850P?
Check out these alternatives.
you’re free to also see our guide to thebest PS5 external hard drivesfor some external options.
Its the one to pick if you want an officially licensed drive.
Choose this for more bang for your buck.
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First reviewed December 2024.
