Brand | Western Digital |
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Product Dimensions | 8 x 2.34 x 0.88 cm; 24.09 Grams |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Item model number | WDS100T1XHE |
Manufacturer | Western Digital |
Color | Black |
Hard Drive Size | 1.0, 2.0 TB |
Hard Disk Description | Solid State Hard Drive |
Hard Drive Interface | NVMe |
Wattage | 3600 |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Lithium Battery Energy Content | 2 Kilowatt Hours |
Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries packed with equipment |
Lithium Battery Weight | 2 Grams |
Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 5 |
Number of Lithium Metal Cells | 5 |
Item Weight | 24.1 g |
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WD_BLACK SN850 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Gaming SSD with Heatsink - Works with PlayStation 5 up to 7000 MB/s read speed
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Digital storage capacity | 1000 GB |
Hard disk interface | NVMe |
Brand | Western Digital |
Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches |
Hard disk description | Solid State Hard Drive |
Compatible devices | Gaming Console |
Installation type | Internal Hard Drive |
Colour | Black |
Hard disk size | 1.0, 2.0 TB |
Specific uses for product | Gaming |
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- Next-gen PCIe Gen4 technology optimised for top-tier gaming (not intended for NAS or server environments)
- Irrationally fast read/write speeds up to 7000/5300MB/s (1TB model) and up to 1,000,000 IOPS (1TB and 2TB models)
- Up to 2TB capacity to hold your favourite battle-ready games
- Downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard software to customise and control your gaming experience
- Sleek Heatsink model minimises thermal throttling to push the boundaries of performance for top-tier gaming. Customisable RGB lighting programmable with the WD_BLACK Dashboard
- PS5 system software version 21.02-04.00.00 or higher required
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YOUR CONSOLE JUST GOT BIGGER
Now works with PlayStation 5 console (PS5 system software version 21.02-04.00.00 or higher required). Add the WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD with Heatsink to your compatible PS5 console's M.2 slot to store even more of your favorite games.

SPEED KILLS. THIS DECIMATES.
You asked for fast, we overdelivered. Reach irrational read/write speeds up to 7000/5300MB/s** to get you in quicker, with up to 1,000,000*** IOPS for a smooth, responsive and powerful gaming experience.
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LIGHT UP YOUR STATION WITH RGB
Enhance your gaming station with fully customisable RGB lighting, controlled through the WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only), designed to match your style.
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STORE MORE, PLAY MORE
Store your favourite games with up to 2TB* capacity so you still have room for the next big title.
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THROTTLE NOTHING BUT YOUR ENEMIES
Supreme performance is best served cold with the WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD, featuring an optional heatsink model so your PC doesn’t bottom out when you’re at the top of your game.
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OPTIMISED WITH THE WD_BLACK DASHBOARD
Take total control with the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard, allowing you to monitor the health of your drive, and optimise performance using gaming mode.

SSD | Technology | SSD |
PCIe Gen4 x4 | Interface | PCIe Gen3 x8 |
Up to 7000MB/s | Seq. Read Speed | Up to 6500MB/s |
Up to 5300MB/s | Seq. Write Speed | Up to 4100MB/s |
| RGB | |
PC | Compatibility | PC |
500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Capacities* | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
SSD | Technology | SSD |
PCIe Gen4 x4 | Interface | PCIe Gen3 x4 |
Up to 7000MB/s | Seq. Read Speed | Up to 3470MB/s |
Up to 5300MB/s | Seq. Write Speed | Up to 3000MB/s |
| RGB | |
PC | Compatibility | PC |
500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Capacities* | 250 & 500GB, 1 & 2TB |
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Customer Rating | 4.8 out of 5 stars (5482) | 4.8 out of 5 stars (21718) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (1266) | 4.8 out of 5 stars (4684) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (1610) | 4.8 out of 5 stars (48093) |
Price | £107.84 | £129.49 | £91.48 | £158.99 | £140.83 | £182.33 |
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Data Transfer Rate | 7000 Mb per second | 5000 MB per second | 0 MB per second | 7000 Mb per second | 7300 Mb per second | 6 Gb per second |
Digital Storage Capacity | 1000 GB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 2 TB |
Flash Memory Installed | 1 | 1 GB | 1 TB | 1 | 1 MB | 1 |
Hard Disk Size | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 2000 GB |
Item Dimensions | 8 x 2.34 x 0.88 cm | 8 x 2.4 x 0.86 cm | 8 x 2.21 x 0.24 cm | 12.57 x 3.3 x 0.81 cm | 8.01 x 2.21 x 0.36 cm | 0.24 x 8.01 x 2.21 cm |
Item Weight | 24.1 grams | 60 grams | 5.44 grams | — | 8 grams | 8 grams |
Memory Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 2 GB |
Read Speed | 7000 MB per second | 7000 MB per second | 5150 MB per second | 7000 Mb per second | 7300 MB per second | 3500 MB per second |
Size | 1TB | 1TB | 1TB | PS5 Heatsink + 1TB SSD | 1TB | 2TB |
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ASIN | B08PHSVW7K |
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Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | 297 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) 4 in Internal Solid State Drives 12 in PC Consoles, Games & Accessories |
Date First Available | 15 Oct. 2020 |
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To install I just flipped off the top of the PS5, removed the expansion plate, unscrewed the screw inside the slot (and removed the small silver ring), gently slotted the drive (now with heatsink stuck on top) into the slot of the left, and pushed down, put the silver ring into the whole under the screw (so the drive sat on top of it), and screwed the screw back in. I didn't replace the drive cover to allow air in, and then replaced the PS5 top. And rebooted.
Took about 4 minutes.
Recommended.
There are many different NVMe M2 expansion options available, but the most universally well received one is the WD_850 Black by Western Digital. Available in 500MB, 1TB and 2TB, the 1TB is the most realistic option for most people. It stikes the best balance of storage versus cost. The next choice is whether you want to buy the expansion with or without a heat sink. Be in no mistake, you will require a heat sink if you're installing this into a PS5. This component runs very hot and you run the real danger of damaging your expensive upgrade, and taking all your precious gaming data with it, if you don't have a heat sink. You can buy the WD Black without a heat sink, and add a third-party one for £10-20, and likely save yourself a few quid if you're confident about positioning the heat sink correctly. I was quite happy to let a tried and tested manufacturing process do it for me and take any risk of me messing it up out of the equation. So, I went for the 1TB with heat sink fitted.
Installation is really easy. In fact, if you've had experience of upgrading the hard drive in a PS4 or PS4 Pro you'll appreciate how laughably easy it is. No backing up to the cloud first, then removing the existing drive, formatting your new drive before installing, fitting it, waiting for hours for your data to come back from the cloud. Nope, it's 2 minute job if you know what you're doing. I've uploaded a video of me installing it for the first time. There's no clever editing, it really was the first time I'd done that. All I'd done before I filmed it was to get the knack of removing the base of the PS5 and find the right screwdriver bit.
To install it, you turn the PS5 upside down (horizontally), remove the base plate (the knack is to lift up and pull towards you at the same time), remove the silver SSD compartment lid which is held down by a single screw, remove the single screw inside the compartment and move the metal ring from the hole marked 110 to the hole marked 80, insert the WD Black into the slot and fix it into place with the screw you've just removed. Replace the silver lid and tighten back down with the fixing screw and then replace the cover. That's it.
As an aside, I've since discovered that it is very important to replace that silver compartment lid. Many believe it should be left off to aid cooling, but the compartment is designed to receive ventilation from the sides and this designed airflow can be interupted if you leave the lid off.
Lastly, reconnect your console and power up. As you can see on my video you get a few screens which will take you through the formatting process, and shortly you'll be back at your PS5 home screen. You can now install games to the WD Black, or move existing games across to it. Go to the Settings menu in the top corner and then to Storage and everything you need will be in there.
I've been running it for a while now and I've been totally satisfied with the performance. Cheaper expansion options are available, but I'm confident that I've chosen one of the best hard drives out there.
So I hop this helps you guys. Is issues ask a question and I’ll try to help.
My PS5 lights up and then spent around 20 seconds hanging, then it just turned off. No attempts could rectify this. As soon as I took it out the PS5 booted no problem.
I back installed to standard firmware and then back to beta, made sure everything was up to date but again it wouldn't start with it. Exactly the same issue, blue lights, no HDMI signal and then off.
I tried it in my pc and what do you know? My pc wouldn't post for half an hour. When it finally did my pc was locked completely on bios logo screen, keyboard was locked, mouse wasn't lit. As soon as I removed it my pc booted!
Spoke to Sony who instantly said that the drive is at fault and they even told me they've had reports for this drive doing the same with others.
I'm going to pick a different brand. Waste of a an afternoon and for nothing.