WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe Gaming SSD with Heatsink – PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 – Up to 7,300MB/s | WDS200T2XHE

Description

The WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe Internal Gaming SSD with Heatsink (WDS200T2XHE) is a premium high-performance SSD designed for gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles.

Featuring a large 2TB capacity, PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface, M.2 2280 form factor, and sequential read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s, the SN850X delivers extremely fast game loading, installations, file transfers, and overall system responsiveness.

This version includes an integrated heatsink to help manage temperatures during intensive gaming workloads and is suitable for PS5 M.2 storage expansion, allowing PS5 games to be installed and played directly from the SSD.

Key Features

• 2TB storage capacity
• PCIe Gen4 x4 interface
• NVMe SSD
• M.2 2280 form factor
• Up to 7,300 MB/s sequential read
• Up to 6,600 MB/s sequential write
• Up to 1,200K random read IOPS
• Up to 1,100K random write IOPS
• Integrated heatsink
• Compatible with PlayStation 5
• Play PS5 games directly from the SSD
• Designed for high-performance gaming PCs
• Microsoft DirectStorage support
• WD_BLACK Dashboard support
• Game Mode 2.0
• 1,200 TBW endurance
• 5-year limited warranty
• Model: WDS200T2XHE
• Color: Black

Up to 7,300 MB/s Read Speed

The SN850X takes advantage of the bandwidth offered by PCIe Gen4 x4 to deliver premium gaming storage performance.

Performance

• Sequential Read: Up to 7,300 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 6,600 MB/s
• Random Read: Up to 1,200K IOPS
• Random Write: Up to 1,100K IOPS

This high-speed performance is ideal for:

• AAA gaming
• Fast game loading
• Large game installations
• High-speed file transfers
• Content creation
• Video editing
• Heavy applications
• High-performance PCs

Actual performance depends on system configuration, firmware, workload, temperature, and operating conditions.

Massive 2TB Storage Capacity

The 2TB capacity provides substantial room for a large modern gaming library.

It can store:

• PS5 games
• PS4 games
• PC games
• AAA titles
• Windows
• Applications
• DLC
• Game updates
• Photos & videos
• Creative projects
• Large files

Actual usable formatted capacity will be lower than the advertised 2TB.

PlayStation 5 Compatibility

The SN850X with heatsink is suitable for use in the PS5 M.2 expansion slot when installed according to Sony's requirements.

PS5 Usage

• Store PS5 Games: Yes
• Install PS5 Games: Yes
• Play PS5 Games Directly: Yes
• Store PS4 Games: Yes
• Play Compatible PS4 Games: Yes

Unlike a standard external USB HDD, PS5 games can run directly from compatible internal M.2 expansion storage.

Integrated Heatsink

The WDS200T2XHE includes a factory-installed heatsink.

It helps:

• Dissipate heat
• Manage operating temperatures
• Maintain sustained performance
• Reduce thermal throttling
• Support intensive gaming workloads

Heatsink Included: Yes

This makes it particularly convenient for PS5 installation because an additional third-party heatsink is not required.

PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe

The SN850X uses a high-speed PCIe 4.0 x4 interface.

Interface

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

A compatible PCIe Gen4 system is required to achieve the maximum rated performance.

M.2 2280 Form Factor

The WD_BLACK SN850X uses the common M.2 2280 format.

• Width: 22mm
• Length: 80mm SSD PCB class
• Interface: PCIe NVMe
• Installation: Internal
• Integrated Heatsink: Yes

It connects directly to a compatible M.2 slot without SATA power or data cables.

Designed for Gaming PCs

The SN850X is part of WD_BLACK's high-performance gaming storage lineup.

Its performance can provide:

• Faster game launches
• Faster level loading
• Quick game installations
• Faster updates
• High-speed asset streaming
• Responsive multitasking
• Fast large-file transfers

The 2TB capacity is particularly attractive for modern gaming PCs because many current AAA games require significant storage space.

Microsoft DirectStorage Support

The SN850X supports Microsoft DirectStorage on compatible Windows systems.

DirectStorage allows supported games to take greater advantage of high-speed NVMe storage and can help improve:

• Game asset streaming
• Loading efficiency
• Storage performance
• CPU storage overhead

Actual benefits depend on the game and system configuration.

WD_BLACK Dashboard & Game Mode 2.0

On compatible Windows PCs, users can manage the SN850X through WD_BLACK Dashboard.

Features include:

• Drive health monitoring
• Temperature monitoring
• Capacity information
• Performance monitoring
• Firmware updates
• Gaming-focused settings
• Game Mode 2.0

Game Mode 2.0 provides gaming-focused optimization for supported PC configurations.

1,200 TBW Endurance

The 2TB SN850X provides strong endurance for demanding gaming and productivity workloads.

Reliability

• Endurance: 1,200 TBW
• Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty

The higher 2TB capacity also doubles the rated endurance compared with the 1TB model's 600 TBW rating.

Specifications

• Brand: Western Digital
• Gaming Brand: WD_BLACK
• Series: SN850X
• Model / Part Number: WDS200T2XHE
• Product Type: Internal Gaming SSD
• Storage Capacity: 2TB
• Storage Technology: SSD
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4
• Protocol: NVMe
• Sequential Read: Up to 7,300 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 6,600 MB/s
• Random Read: Up to 1,200K IOPS
• Random Write: Up to 1,100K IOPS
• Integrated Heatsink: Yes
• PS5 Compatible: Yes
• Play PS5 Games Directly: Yes
• Gaming PC Compatible: Yes
• Microsoft DirectStorage: Yes
• WD_BLACK Dashboard: Yes
• Game Mode 2.0: Yes
• Endurance: 1,200 TBW
• Installation: Internal
• External Power Required: No
• Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty
• Color: Black

SN850X 2TB vs 1TB

Best For

• PlayStation 5
• PS5 Storage Expansion
• Gaming PCs
• Large Game Libraries
• AAA Games
• High-End Gaming
• Windows Boot Drive
• Content Creation
• Video Editing
• Large File Transfers

Why Choose the WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB with Heatsink?

• Large 2TB capacity provides substantial room for modern AAA game libraries.
• Up to 7,300 MB/s read speed delivers premium PCIe Gen4 performance.
• Up to 6,600 MB/s write speed provides extremely fast transfer and installation performance.
• Integrated heatsink helps manage temperatures during demanding workloads.
• Compatible with PlayStation 5 M.2 storage expansion.
• PS5 games can be installed and played directly from the SSD.
• PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe delivers significantly higher performance than SATA storage.
• Microsoft DirectStorage support provides compatibility with supported next-generation PC gaming technologies.
• Game Mode 2.0 provides gaming-focused optimization on compatible Windows PCs.
• 1,200 TBW endurance provides excellent long-term durability.
• 5-year limited warranty provides long-term manufacturer coverage.
• The combination of 2TB capacity, up to 7,300 MB/s read speed, up to 6,600 MB/s write speed, integrated heatsink, PCIe Gen4 NVMe performance, and PS5 compatibility makes the WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB (WDS200T2XHE) an excellent premium storage upgrade for PlayStation 5 and high-performance gaming PCs.