If it ever came to a point where your PS5 was running on low storage, the console has an empty M.2 storage slot which can be populated with a high-speed SSD, and for the best possible performance, Sony recommends that you pick up a PCIe NVMe Gen 4 drive. On Amazon, the Western Digital’s SN850P 4TB SSD has been discounted by 12 percent, bringing its price down from $339.99 to $299.99.
The company says that the solid state drive is officially licensed for the PS5, as not only does it operate at exceptionally high speeds, but it also comes pre-installed with a heatsink, which Sony recommends to maintain peak read and write performance. Speaking of performance, this 4TB SSD can reach 7,300MB/s read speeds, and just because the SN850P is officially licensed for the PS5, it does not mean it is not compatible with desktops or laptops.
If you noticed in the images, the actual SSD is covered in a heatsink, so you need to separate it using a screwdriver if you want to install it in notebooks as the M.2 solid state drive features a standard size. For desktop computers, you can keep the heatsink intact, but remember to remove the passive cooler that comes with the motherboard, or you will run into space compatibility issues. If you want to get another high-speed PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD from Western Digital that can reach 7,300MB/s read speeds as an alternative, we recommend getting the SN850X.
The 4TB version is available on Amazon for $279.99, making it $20 cheaper than the SN850P. The main difference here is that the SN850P ships with a heatsink, but that should not cause any purchasing hindrance. This is because current-generation desktops and laptops come with their own cooling shields, so you will not run into any performance issues due to overheating. However, what you will run into is a bad deal if you wait too long to make a purchase, so we highly recommend that you move swiftly to secure a decent discount.
Get the Western Digital SN850P 4TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD on Amazon
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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