WD_BLACK SN850X WDS100T2X0E - SSD - encrypted - 1 TB - internal - M.2 2280 - PCIe 4.0 x4 (NVMe) - TCG Opal Encryption 2.01 - for Sony PlayStation 5

Product Overview

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If you’re buying this WD_BLACK SN850X for a PS5, it’s one of the sensible options. It’s fast enough that games install and load without feeling like you’re waiting on storage, and the “encrypted” angle is useful for business use too—especially if you ever move the drive between machines or you just don’t want to think about data exposure. For £316.51 ex‑VAT for a 1TB model, it’s not the cheapest way to get NVMe storage, but it’s priced where you tend to get consistent performance rather than lottery-level bargain drives.

Who should buy: IT teams or power users who want a reliable NVMe SSD for a PlayStation 5 upgrade and value peace of mind (encryption, solid performance, reputable controller). Who should *think twice*: if this is purely for a PC workstation where you don’t care about console compatibility or encryption features, you can often find similar-performing drives for less. In other words, I’d pick this for “I want the SN850X experience and I want it to just work in a PS5,” but I wouldn’t rush to buy it if you’re strictly shopping on price for general server/PC storage needs.