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Black M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with integrated metal heatsink

SanDisk

SanDisk WDS100T2XHE-00BCA0 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD with heatsink

SKU CH-WE4Z-BRDS5 MPN WDS100T2XHE-00BCA0

A 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with heatsink delivers up to 7,300 MB/s read and 6,300 MB/s write for fast game loads

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,300 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 6,300 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 1TB SN850X w/ Heatsink

  • Up to 7,300 MB/s sequential read cuts load times
  • Up to 6,300 MB/s sequential write speeds installs and saves
  • 1 GB DRAM cache sustains high random IOPS
  • Integrated heatsink maintains performance during long sessions
  • 600 TBW and 1.75M-hour MTTF back long-term reliability

WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB for gaming PCs and PS5

This WD_BLACK SN850X drive delivers 1TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage with an integrated heatsink. It targets enthusiasts who want fast load times on a desktop or a PlayStation 5. The M.2 2280 form factor fits standard motherboard slots and the console expansion bay. A 1GB DRAM cache supports sustained throughput for large game assets.

Thermals and power in normal use

The bundled heatsink helps maintain peak performance through intense sessions by spreading heat across the drive surface. Operating temperature spans 0°C to 85°C, while storage tolerance reaches -40°C to 85°C. Sequential reads hit 7300 MBps and writes reach 6300 MBps within this envelope. Adaptive Thermal Management adjusts activity to keep the controller inside its limits without user intervention.

Dashboard software and Game Mode 2.0

The downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard runs on Windows and monitors drive health, TBW and temperature in real time. It enables RGB customisation on heatsink models and activates Game Mode 2.0 when a supported title is detected. Predictive Loading, Overhead Balancing and Adaptive Thermal Management are toggled from the same utility.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $360.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 7,300 MB/s
Higher than about 87% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $360.99 per TB
Pricier than about 81% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineBLACK SN850X NVMe
Model nameWDS100T2XHE
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,300 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 6,300 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 800,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 1,100,000 IOPS
Storage
Cache memory1 GB DRAM
Write endurance600 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWith HeatSink
Overall height8.8 mm
Overall width23.4 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight24g
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size132 × 104 × 22 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 85 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1,500G @0.5 ms half sine
Vibration toleranceOperating Vibration: 5 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz, 3 axes
Non-operating Vibration: 4.9 gRMS, 7-800 Hz, 3 axes
More details
Mean time to failure1.75M Hours

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Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 2280 drive with its attached heatsink in a PlayStation 5, and what step do people often miss?

Insert the drive at an angle into the PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, press it flat, and secure it with the motherboard screw; the step many miss is removing the console's expansion-slot cover and its own mounting screw first, otherwise the heatsink blocks the latch.

What maintenance will the 1TB SN850X with 600TB TBW and 1GB DRAM cache need over its life?

No hardware maintenance is required; keep the heatsink fins clear of dust, update firmware via the Windows-only WD_BLACK Dashboard when new versions appear, and monitor remaining TBW in the same tool to gauge endurance.

At what point does the Adaptive Thermal Management throttle the 7300 MB/s sequential read speed during sustained workloads?

The controller begins throttling once the drive temperature reaches 85°C, reducing performance until the temperature drops back into the 0–85°C operating window.

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