Another Golden info for all: If you have a PC with m.2 slot, it is possible to do firmware updates on the ssd without delete or format sth. (socket do not have to support pcie4...it works with pcie3 aswell) Only once after firmware update it happens that i have to update the database after reinstalling into the Ps5. But no Data loss or reinstalling anything, or format again. Anyway i will not give you a guarantee, but it was working in my case three times.
Did you ever get an sn850X with heat sink? Would love to see a temp test for it. It’s suppose to run cooler then the original sn850, but I cannot find the comparison anywhere. I know ur the guy to do that comparison video!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge great learning curve Just confirming it doesn't matter which one I put in WD_Black SN850 or sn850x they work just as well as each other is that correct Sony does approve both yes thank you
@@o_KingOfKings_o many other reviews show that the SN850 is slightly faster, consistently. It may be just a few seconds and about 30MB/s more, but there is a difference.
from what i heard it wont make much of a difference, funny story i dint know much about the models and i ordered the sn744 i think its called which is the slowest one but after a week it would not ship so i cancelled it on amazon and ordered the SN850x instead. it came in 2 days so basically i guess it was meant for me to get a SN850X instead.
I have this ssd in the 4tb with the Sabrent heatsink, but the Sabrent heatsink did not come with thermal padding for the ssd. Just the one side where the heatsink. For the back side of the drive where the components are should I be worried about it, or should I be fine as is or order some thermal pads for the back side of the drive?
Awesome thank you for the video. I just got this bad boy for cyber Monday, I have a quick question I have an external hard drive. ( sea gate 4tb) can I have that connected at the same time as running my new 2 TB SSD? And when I go to format it do I need to unplug my external hard drive so that it doesn’t get erased basically ? Just a quick question I had so that I can keep all my PlayStation 4 games. Thanks. This is the same exact model I got actually 👍👍🔥
Adding ssd for the first time, wanted a comparison to the one I just ordered, this is the video for me. And with dude mentioning hell be doing a comparison between the 2 ssds, I'll be watching that one after
Please help, I’m looking for the fastest 2tb for ps5. Money is t a issue. I was going to go with the firecuda or the 990. But I’ve seen some people say the 990 fails or gets slow after a while AND the fire cuda gets beat I’m LOST.
Over Xmas both the WD 850 and 850x were going for the same price but on sale the x was about 15 dollars lower I think because people weren’t familiar with new version working with the ps5. Now today I look up the X and because it’s out of stock at Best Buy they dropped the price to 180.00 . Grabbing my receipt and get my money👍🏿
I got a 4tb wd black sn850x one from Amazon at $375 around that time frame, Best Buy refused to price match it because it had a single different number in the sku area which they claimed made it an entirely different product from their $550 wd black sn850x ssd Hell the $49.99 DualSense christmas offer over at Best Buy was around $70 with interest, taxes, warranty included yet Target offered all of that at $59 Avoid Best Buy whenever possible since they will always overcharge you in some way over other stores
@@bamban_garcia5562 That’s the game Best Buy plays with prices. Try to price match a TV. It could be the same tv but from the factory or distributor the model numbers will be slightly off for whatever retailers they ship them to. Thanks for the heads up on the target thing but all stores have their pluses and minuses it depends on what you want and need at the time. Me personally I don’t care for the Best Buy of today.
@@OOOGLING I recently got a PlayStation 5 from my local walmart at around $570 with warranty plus taxes included Best Buy wanted $590 before any taxes or warranty were included for literally the same bundle Honestly price match whenever possible if you need an item right then otherwise I suggest you try to avoid buying directly from them since their interest fees or whatever mark up they do usually makes the so called "savings" irrelevant at the end
How is the WD BLACK SN850X 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 with heatsink on the ps5 ? is it very good or ok or bad or doe's it have issue's ( like heat or any other issue's ) ?
Great testing. Can you confirm if the 2TB with built in heatsink i.e. WDS200T2XHE would fit in the ps5? All reviews I saw bought the non heatsink version and added one to it and I don't understand why.
It does fit. But... honestly it doesn't even make a difference. I have been gaming without a heatsink. Heck my PC runs ssd without heatsink as well lol. The WD ssd has like a 5 year warranty as well.
Is there a difference if I buy the 2tb non heatsink version and just buy an aftermarket heatsink to fit my PS5 compared to the heatsink version? The non heatsink is on a massive sale right now
My ssd wd sn850x 1T give on ps5 read speed 6212. Is normal? I see videos around but i don't see someone with the same ssd install and check the speed. Please guys let me know if something is wrong
I bought the 4gb version for my ps5. I am wondering if I need to get a heatsink for this? Advice would be appreciated since it cost me a arm & a leg. Thanks
Not all of them should be the same, it is relative, perhaps by formatting it several times it goes from 6500 to 6200, the speeds vary, they are never precise, mine reached 6320
Yes, off course. A head sink is always better for performance. Don’t run any sad m2 drive without head sink. On PC, motherboards have universal headsinks, that’s why they sell the version without headsink, but in PS5 a headsink is needed.
Any 250gb to 4tb PCI-Express Gen4x4 supported M.2 NVMe SSD is compatible with the PlayStation 5 that being said the limit is 4tb anything above that will not work
@@bamban_garcia5562 it appears I made this comment _before_ I bought it. I've already learned the hard way that it _does_ work. I paired it with the ElecGear heatsink that was reviewed on this channel, based specifically on this channel's review.
@@dionr1168 Did you bought the one with the preinstalled heatsink considering from what I read doing so may cause compatibility issues since the elecgear is supposed to act both as a cover as well as its own heatsink for the ssd
@@dionr1168 Good to know since it appears that the elecgear cover is not compatible with ssd with heatsinks already on them, that being said I'm gonna try to get the Firecuda 530 for me
Just bought a SN850X for my PS5 since it was on sale for prime day, I didnt realize until after i bought the SSD that it doesnt have a heatsink. Should i buy and instal a heatsink or will it be ok?
@PCHMN I haven't had any heat issues. Just make sure you buy and install a heatsink for it if you get one, but that should be the case for any SSD you get.
none of the current games are able to maximize the full potential of ssd. Getting a cheaper ssd will get the job done. And the difference in loading time is like 1 sec ...lol
@@gangs0846 Yes the 1tb version has a lower read speed, lower sequential writes as well as a lower endurance overall rating compared to the 2tb or even the 4tb
I still don't understand if it has a heatsink or not. I see its optional but does that mean it came with one and you can take it off. I just got my 1TB today
With my Corsair 2TB MP600 Pro XT it reached 6557MB/s on my Ps5. I also tried many ssd's. This one was the one with the best Performance. NOTE: The Heatsink do not fit in the digital with the stock one. My modified Metalcover is unique made for this awesome Stock Heatsink, so i can use the original one in my disc version without any problems
this drive is not worth picking up if you want it for your PS5. Now they’re coming out with a 4TB & if you need more storage wait for that but as it stands the difference is not worth the extra cost.
There is a 200 dollar price difference between the 2tb and 4tb but according to other reviews it's basically the same as the other models with very little gain that you notice. Unless you game alot then sure go for 4tb if not 2tb is fine. Amazon right now has the 2tb for 219.00 with no heatsink.
Currently on a 2TB SN850 & a USB P50 for ps4 titles which is also an NVMe so it’s just as fast as the internal just can’t install PS5 games. Currently running low on storage so I need a bigger drive also would be nice to have everything in one drive.
Thx for showing these results, I was having a hard time finding game load times for this drive.
Thanks for this video. Very grateful
great review, well done!
Another Golden info for all: If you have a PC with m.2 slot, it is possible to do firmware updates on the ssd without delete or format sth. (socket do not have to support pcie4...it works with pcie3 aswell) Only once after firmware update it happens that i have to update the database after reinstalling into the Ps5. But no Data loss or reinstalling anything, or format again. Anyway i will not give you a guarantee, but it was working in my case three times.
Did you ever get an sn850X with heat sink? Would love to see a temp test for it. It’s suppose to run cooler then the original sn850, but I cannot find the comparison anywhere. I know ur the guy to do that comparison video!
I just ordered the 2TB minus the Heatsink as I plan to use my spare one. And ordered the 1 TB with heatsink just in case.
the 850X is now cheaper than the 850, in the US, so I guess we can disregard the conclusion in this case.
Thank you so much!
Do you recommend sn850x over crucial p5 for Ps5? Now WD is only 7$ more expensive
I'm thinking of getting the 850x. At the moment it's cheaper than the 850p. It seems that they are charging more for the "official" PS5 branding.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge great learning curve
Just confirming it doesn't matter which one I put in WD_Black SN850 or sn850x they work just as well as each other is that correct Sony does approve both yes thank you
Which is better Wd black sn850 or the sn850x I wanting to purchase just don’t know which is better
definitely want to see a sn850 versus the sn850x video
Is the same thing, ps5 have cap speed
@@o_KingOfKings_o many other reviews show that the SN850 is slightly faster, consistently. It may be just a few seconds and about 30MB/s more, but there is a difference.
from what i heard it wont make much of a difference, funny story i dint know much about the models and i ordered the sn744 i think its called which is the slowest one but after a week it would not ship so i cancelled it on amazon and ordered the SN850x instead. it came in 2 days so basically i guess it was meant for me to get a SN850X instead.
@Kees de Jong SN850 not better than SN850X
I have this ssd in the 4tb with the Sabrent heatsink, but the Sabrent heatsink did not come with thermal padding for the ssd. Just the one side where the heatsink. For the back side of the drive where the components are should I be worried about it, or should I be fine as is or order some thermal pads for the back side of the drive?
Thank you.
What's the difference vs the sn850 and the sn850x?
Awesome thank you for the video. I just got this bad boy for cyber Monday, I have a quick question I have an external hard drive. ( sea gate 4tb) can I have that connected at the same time as running my new 2 TB SSD? And when I go to format it do I need to unplug my external hard drive so that it doesn’t get erased basically ? Just a quick question I had so that I can keep all my PlayStation 4 games. Thanks. This is the same exact model I got actually 👍👍🔥
All you are doing is adding more storage to your PlayStation 5 with the ssd everything else is saved to the console memory itself
My PS5 came without the green color on the install port for the SSD just bare metal, should I be concerned?
Wouldn't it make more sense to compare The SN850X with the SN850?
It would…but I can tell you now because I “upgraded from the 850 to the 850x”..the difference is slightly faster speeds.
@@codyrisling3253 so it doesn’t deserve right? Because I have the SN850
Adding ssd for the first time, wanted a comparison to the one I just ordered, this is the video for me.
And with dude mentioning hell be doing a comparison between the 2 ssds, I'll be watching that one after
If I buy the one that doesn't come with the heatsink and I put another one that I want, does it work well on PS5?
i just got this but i couldnt afford a heatsink. can i use this sn850x 4t without a heatsink until i can afford one?
When I installed mine, I don’t get the initial Format screen it just goes directly to my Home Screen? Is there something I did wrong?
Hello guys, I also bought mine. I only have 6302MB/s. Why the difference?
Please help, I’m looking for the fastest 2tb for ps5. Money is t a issue. I was going to go with the firecuda or the 990. But I’ve seen some people say the 990 fails or gets slow after a while AND the fire cuda gets beat I’m LOST.
Im thinking of buying this for my ps5 upgrade to 4TB
Over Xmas both the WD 850 and 850x were going for the same price but on sale the x was about 15 dollars lower I think because people weren’t familiar with new version working with the ps5. Now today I look up the X and because it’s out of stock at Best Buy they dropped the price to 180.00 . Grabbing my receipt and get my money👍🏿
I got a 4tb wd black sn850x one from Amazon at $375 around that time frame, Best Buy refused to price match it because it had a single different number in the sku area which they claimed made it an entirely different product from their $550 wd black sn850x ssd
Hell the $49.99 DualSense christmas offer over at Best Buy was around $70 with interest, taxes, warranty included yet Target offered all of that at $59
Avoid Best Buy whenever possible since they will always overcharge you in some way over other stores
@@bamban_garcia5562 That’s the game Best Buy plays with prices. Try to price match a TV. It could be the same tv but from the factory or distributor the model numbers will be slightly off for whatever retailers they ship them to. Thanks for the heads up on the target thing but all stores have their pluses and minuses it depends on what you want and need at the time. Me personally I don’t care for the Best Buy of today.
@@OOOGLING I recently got a PlayStation 5 from my local walmart at around $570 with warranty plus taxes included Best Buy wanted $590 before any taxes or warranty were included for literally the same bundle
Honestly price match whenever possible if you need an item right then otherwise I suggest you try to avoid buying directly from them since their interest fees or whatever mark up they do usually makes the so called "savings" irrelevant at the end
Honestly, the fact that BB price matches, at all, sets them above most electronic stores
I just got one on Amazon for $90
Ele vem com dissipador de calor..?
Esse modelo sn850x vem com dissipador de calor ..?
*Well I know what SSD I should get for when I get my hands on a PS5 Pro*
Corsair mp 600 pro vs wd 850x , who win?
How do I achieve these kind of download speeds for my PS5
Does the 850x have heat sink?
Which heat sink for ps5 ??
How is the WD BLACK SN850X 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 with heatsink on the ps5 ?
is it very good or ok or bad or doe's it have issue's ( like heat or any other issue's ) ?
Bro, what is with the spaces?
Which one is better? SN850x or SSD with heatsink?
Great testing. Can you confirm if the 2TB with built in heatsink i.e. WDS200T2XHE would fit in the ps5? All reviews I saw bought the non heatsink version and added one to it and I don't understand why.
Probably wanted to customize it themselves
cheaper
It does fit.
But... honestly it doesn't even make a difference. I have been gaming without a heatsink.
Heck my PC runs ssd without heatsink as well lol.
The WD ssd has like a 5 year warranty as well.
Is there a difference if I buy the 2tb non heatsink version and just buy an aftermarket heatsink to fit my PS5 compared to the heatsink version? The non heatsink is on a massive sale right now
yes
not really definitely not big enough to cause any problems long or short term
My ssd wd sn850x 1T give on ps5 read speed 6212. Is normal? I see videos around but i don't see someone with the same ssd install and check the speed. Please guys let me know if something is wrong
I bought the 4gb version for my ps5.
I am wondering if I need to get a heatsink for this?
Advice would be appreciated since it cost me a arm & a leg.
Thanks
Yes you need a heatsink, these drives run hot
Is the sn850x 4tb with a 3rd party heatsink compatible with ps5?
Yes
Yes
Mine is 1tb, is it okay if the read speed is 6100/6300 instead of yours which shows 6500 something ?
Not all of them should be the same, it is relative, perhaps by formatting it several times it goes from 6500 to 6200, the speeds vary, they are never precise, mine reached 6320
I just ordered the WD - BLACK SN850X 4TB Internal SSD
😎
What heatsink did you order?
Do you need heatsink with SN850X or you can install directly in PS5?
You can just drop it in as is without the heatsink but it would not be recommended due to Sony specifying that the m.2 ssd needs heat dissipation.
@@jasonreales3840what the worst case scenario? I only game for like an hour at a time.
@@bernie3075 thermal throttling and perhaps ssd/PS5 getting ruined.(?)
Don't risk it, just pay the extra 10-15$ for the heatsink for peace of mind. 🤗
recommend heatsink for a sn850x 4tb?
Would like to know the same too.
Yes, off course. A head sink is always better for performance. Don’t run any sad m2 drive without head sink. On PC, motherboards have universal headsinks, that’s why they sell the version without headsink, but in PS5 a headsink is needed.
Its october and the 850x w heatsink I bought fpr 79.99!!!!!!!!!!!!!The x model has a higher write speed,not needed in the ps5,but the x is cheaper!
5:01 *"2.00 TB free", instead of 1.8 like other SDDs ;)"*
Does the 4TB model work with the PS5? With a heatsink, of course...
Any 250gb to 4tb PCI-Express Gen4x4 supported M.2 NVMe SSD is compatible with the PlayStation 5 that being said the limit is 4tb anything above that will not work
@@bamban_garcia5562 it appears I made this comment _before_ I bought it. I've already learned the hard way that it _does_ work. I paired it with the ElecGear heatsink that was reviewed on this channel, based specifically on this channel's review.
@@dionr1168 Did you bought the one with the preinstalled heatsink considering from what I read doing so may cause compatibility issues since the elecgear is supposed to act both as a cover as well as its own heatsink for the ssd
@@bamban_garcia5562 mine was the 4TB model, which did not have a preinstalled heatsink option
@@dionr1168 Good to know since it appears that the elecgear cover is not compatible with ssd with heatsinks already on them, that being said I'm gonna try to get the Firecuda 530 for me
Is it safe to use a ssd without heatsink on ps5 like sn850x
No, just get a heatsink for like 10 bucks
Just bought a SN850X for my PS5 since it was on sale for prime day, I didnt realize until after i bought the SSD that it doesnt have a heatsink. Should i buy and instal a heatsink or will it be ok?
You need a heat sink
How has it been working with the heatsink you put on it?
same thing happened to me! and i cant afford a heatsink right now. do you know if i can use it without a heatsink until i can afford one?
Are the graphics and performance affected in anyway?
Why would the graphics be effected? it's not a graphics card it's just an SSD
Lmao. Bro.
A questions a question
@@grime_eice.t faster load times
does the SN 850X stock with heat sync fit in ps5? Im assuming it does since you did this test.
Does the x have a heatsink?
@@konstantinivanov1986 It comes with and without. You pay an extra 10 bucks for heat sink.
@@Dwatts24111did the stock heat sink fit in the ps5?
Thanks to Prime Day, I got the 4TB version of this drive for just over 200 USD. I'm set for a while.
@PCHMN I haven't had any heat issues. Just make sure you buy and install a heatsink for it if you get one, but that should be the case for any SSD you get.
Which heatsink you are using with this?
Working fine with ps5?
@@user-eo2iz3xx2p Yep. No issues.
@@user-eo2iz3xx2p Just a simple nVME heatsink made by Sabrent(another SSD company)
none of the current games are able to maximize the full potential of ssd. Getting a cheaper ssd will get the job done. And the difference in loading time is like 1 sec ...lol
Just built in a sn850x into my ps5. Get a read spead about 6200. normal???
Same Here ! 1To too ?
@@Pastooooo yes i think its normal for 1tb version
@@gangs0846 Yes the 1tb version has a lower read speed, lower sequential writes as well as a lower endurance overall rating compared to the 2tb or even the 4tb
I still don't understand if it has a heatsink or not. I see its optional but does that mean it came with one and you can take it off. I just got my 1TB today
It should say on the case if it’s heat sink
@@chapo11kyrie15 I had to return because i didn't get the right one. But if Amazon showed me the right one. It was 10 bucks more and had heatsink.
@@birdz9252 oh okay good , if anything I know they sell heat sinks by themselves, for around 10 dollars too
@@birdz9252 do you think 1tb will be enough , cuz that’s what I got too
I just went through all of this with Amazon. The description said it came with a heatsink. Even the box said it did. I have to buy a separate one now.
I just bought mine for 86.00 big price drop
With my Corsair 2TB MP600 Pro XT it reached 6557MB/s on my Ps5. I also tried many ssd's. This one was the one with the best Performance. NOTE: The Heatsink do not fit in the digital with the stock one. My modified Metalcover is unique made for this awesome Stock Heatsink, so i can use the original one in my disc version without any problems
I thought of this, thank you for confirming my theory.
👍🏾 thanks for saving me money, weird tht the x does nothing better
Which did you buy?
It DOES do better but you will not notice.
this drive is not worth picking up if you want it for your PS5. Now they’re coming out with a 4TB & if you need more storage wait for that but as it stands the difference is not worth the extra cost.
There is a 200 dollar price difference between the 2tb and 4tb but according to other reviews it's basically the same as the other models with very little gain that you notice. Unless you game alot then sure go for 4tb if not 2tb is fine. Amazon right now has the 2tb for 219.00 with no heatsink.
Currently on a 2TB SN850 & a USB P50 for ps4 titles which is also an NVMe so it’s just as fast as the internal just can’t install PS5 games. Currently running low on storage so I need a bigger drive also would be nice to have everything in one drive.
@@JzLyfe They have the 850X on western dig website for 179.99 with heat sync at the moment.
@@Dwatts24111Yep! I nabbed one last night! It's back up to 219 again today.
Can't beat that deal.
The graphics look better in this video on the internal PS5 SSD. No one is mentioning this?
That's impossible
lol.
i have sn850x and it’s not detecting what should i do? everything is right when i install the ssd 🥲