Extreme PCIe Gen4 Performance: Harnesses the full power of the PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, delivering insane sequential read speeds of up to 7300 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 6300 MB/s. This translates to significantly faster game loading, seamless application launches, and rapid file transfers.
Generous 1TB Capacity: Provides substantial space for a growing library of AAA games, large software installations, essential applications, and media files, ensuring you have enough room for all your digital needs.
Gaming-Optimized Features (Game Mode 2.0): Accessible via the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows® only), Game Mode 2.0 offers advanced features like load prediction, overhead balancing, and adaptive thermal management to further optimize and boost your Windows PC gaming experience.
Blazing Random Performance: Achieves up to 800,000 IOPS random read and 1,100,000 IOPS random write, which are critical metrics for incredibly responsive system performance and ultra-fast loading of complex game assets and applications.
Robust Endurance & Reliability: Built with high-quality Western Digital TLC 3D NAND technology and boasting an endurance rating of 600 TBW (Terabytes Written), ensuring long-term reliability and durability for intensive gaming and workstation use.
DirectStorage Supported: Ready for the future of gaming with Microsoft DirectStorage technology, which further improves game load times in compatible titles by enabling direct communication between the GPU and SSD.
Compact M.2 2280 Form Factor: The industry-standard M.2 2280 form factor (without heatsink) ensures broad compatibility with modern desktop motherboards and laptops, fitting into a wide range of systems.
Note on PS5 Compatibility: This "Without Heatsink" model is NOT directly compatible with the PlayStation 5's expansion slot as the PS5 requires an SSD with an integrated heatsink for proper thermal management. It is designed for PC use where motherboard or aftermarket cooling solutions are available.
Capacity: 1TB (1000 GB)
Form Factor: M.2 2280 (without Heatsink)
Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe
Sequential Read Performance: Up to 7300 MB/s
Sequential Write Performance: Up to 6300 MB/s
Random Read (4KB) IOPS: Up to 800,000 IOPS
Random Write (4KB) IOPS: Up to 1,100,000 IOPS
NAND Flash Type: 3D TLC NAND
Controller: Western Digital (likely custom, optimized for performance)
Endurance (TBW): 600 TBW
Mean Time To Failure (MTTF): 1.75 Million Hours
Dimensions (L x W x H): Approx. 80mm x 22mm x 2.38mm
Weight: Approx. 7.5g
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C
Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
Compatibility:
PC systems with M.2 (M-key) slot and PCIe Gen4 x4 support
Windows® 10, 11
NOT for PlayStation® 5 (Heatsink model required for PS5)