WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD for PS5 – PCIe Gen4 – Heatsink – Up to 7,300MB/s | WDBBYV0010BNC-WRSN

Description

The WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD (WDBBYV0010BNC-WRSN) is an officially licensed storage expansion for PlayStation 5 consoles, designed to increase available high-speed storage while meeting the performance requirements of PS5 gaming.

Featuring 1TB capacity, a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface, sequential read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s, and an integrated heatsink, the SN850P allows compatible PS5 and PS5 games to be installed and played directly from the expanded SSD storage.

The purpose-built heatsink helps manage temperatures during demanding gaming sessions while fitting inside the PS5's M.2 expansion slot.

Key Features

• 1TB storage capacity
• Officially licensed for PlayStation 5 consoles
• Designed for PS5 storage expansion
• M.2 2280 form factor
• PCIe Gen4 x4 interface
• NVMe SSD
• Up to 7,300 MB/s sequential read
• Up to 6,300 MB/s sequential write
• Integrated heatsink
• Play PS5 games directly from the SSD
• Store PS5 & PS4 games
• High-performance gaming storage
• Designed to fit the PS5 M.2 expansion slot
• No external USB connection required
• Internal installation
• Model: WDBBYV0010BNC-WRSN
• Capacity: 1TB

Up to 7,300 MB/s Read Speed

The WD_BLACK SN850P provides high-performance PCIe Gen4 storage designed for demanding gaming workloads.

Performance

• Sequential Read: Up to 7,300 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 6,300 MB/s
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4
• Storage Protocol: NVMe
• Capacity: 1TB

Fast storage performance helps provide:

• Rapid game loading
• Fast installation and updates
• High-speed asset streaming
• Quick file transfers
• Responsive PS5 storage performance

Actual performance can vary according to capacity, host hardware, firmware, workload, and operating conditions.

1TB PS5 Storage Expansion

The 1TB capacity provides substantial additional storage for a PS5 game library.

It can be used for:

• PS5 games
• PS4 games
• Downloadable content
• Game updates
• Digital game installations
• Screenshots
• Captured gameplay
• Other supported console content

Actual usable capacity after formatting and system requirements will be lower than the advertised 1TB.

Officially Licensed for PlayStation 5

The WD_BLACK SN850P is an officially licensed PlayStation product, making it specifically designed and tested for compatible PS5 console storage expansion.

This provides a straightforward choice for users who want an SSD specifically marketed and designed for their PlayStation 5.

Play PS5 Games Directly from the SSD

Unlike a conventional USB external hard drive, a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD installed in the PS5's internal expansion slot can be used to install and play PS5 games directly.

With the SN850P installed, users can:

• Download PS5 games directly to the SSD
• Install PS5 games
• Store PS5 games
• Play PS5 games directly from the SSD
• Move games between console storage and M.2 storage
• Store and play compatible PS4 titles

This eliminates the need to transfer PS5 games back to the console's built-in SSD before playing.

PCIe Gen4 x4

The SN850P uses a high-performance PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, providing the bandwidth required for modern console gaming.

Interface Specifications

• PCIe Generation: Gen4
• PCIe Lanes: x4
• Protocol: NVMe
• Form Factor: M.2 2280

The drive is designed to install directly into the PS5's internal M.2 expansion slot.

Integrated Heatsink

The SN850P comes with a factory-installed heatsink, an important feature for high-performance M.2 SSD operation inside a PS5.

The heatsink helps:

• Dissipate SSD heat
• Manage operating temperatures
• Maintain performance during demanding gaming sessions
• Reduce thermal throttling under sustained workloads

There is no need to purchase and install a separate SSD heatsink.

Designed to Fit PS5

The SSD and heatsink are designed to fit within the PS5's supported M.2 expansion area.

This provides a clean internal installation without:

• External USB cables
• External power adapters
• External drive enclosures

Once installed and formatted by the PS5, the additional storage becomes integrated into the console's storage management system.

PS5 & PS4 Game Storage

The SN850P can provide storage for both generations of PlayStation games.

PS5 Games

• Store: Yes
• Install: Yes
• Play directly: Yes

PS4 Games

• Store: Yes
• Install: Yes
• Play directly: Yes, for compatible titles

This makes it a flexible option for users with mixed PS4 and PS5 digital game libraries.

Specifications

• Brand: Western Digital / WD_BLACK
• Series: SN850P
• Model / Part Number: WDBBYV0010BNC-WRSN
• Product Type: Internal Gaming SSD
• Capacity: 1TB
• Console Compatibility: PlayStation 5
• Officially Licensed for PlayStation: Yes
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4
• Protocol: NVMe
• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 7,300 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 6,300 MB/s
• Integrated Heatsink: Yes
• PS5 Game Storage: Yes
• Play PS5 Games Directly: Yes
• PS4 Game Storage: Yes
• Internal Installation: Yes
• External Power Required: No
• USB Connection Required: No

SN850P vs External USB HDD

The biggest advantage of the SN850P for PS5 is that it functions as high-speed internal expansion storage.

WD_BLACK SN850P

• PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
• Up to 7,300 MB/s read
• Installed internally
• PS5 games can be played directly
• Integrated heatsink
• Officially licensed for PS5

External USB HDD

• Much slower mechanical storage
• Connected through USB
• Can archive PS5 games
• Cannot play PS5 games directly
• PS5 games must be copied back to compatible internal/M.2 SSD storage before playing

Installation

The SN850P installs into the PS5's internal M.2 expansion slot.

Typical installation involves:

1. Turn off and unplug the PS5.
2. Remove the appropriate console cover.
3. Open the M.2 expansion bay.
4. Install the SN850P into the M.2 slot.
5. Secure the SSD.
6. Reinstall the expansion cover and console panel.
7. Turn on the PS5.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to format the M.2 SSD.

Formatting will erase existing data on the SSD.

Best For

• PlayStation 5
• PS5 Slim
• PS5 Game Storage
• PS4 Game Storage
• Digital Game Libraries
• AAA Games
• PlayStation Plus Game Catalogs
• High-Speed Console Storage
• Internal PS5 Storage Expansion

Why Choose the WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB?

• Officially licensed for PlayStation 5, providing a purpose-built PS5 storage upgrade.
• 1TB capacity provides significantly more room for games, DLC, updates, and captures.
• Up to 7,300 MB/s sequential read speed provides high-performance PCIe Gen4 storage.
• Up to 6,300 MB/s sequential write speed provides fast installation and file-transfer performance.
• PS5 games can be installed and played directly from the SSD.
• PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe provides the high-speed interface required for modern PS5 storage expansion.
• Integrated heatsink helps manage temperatures during demanding gaming workloads.
• M.2 2280 form factor is designed for internal installation in the PS5's M.2 expansion bay.
• No external USB cable or power adapter is required.
• Supports storage of both PS5 and PS4 games.
• The combination of 1TB capacity, up to 7,300 MB/s read speed, PCIe Gen4 NVMe performance, integrated heatsink, and official PlayStation licensing makes the WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB (WDBBYV0010BNC-WRSN) an excellent premium storage expansion for PS5 consoles.