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 6600 MB/s. This translates to significantly faster game loading, seamless level transitions, and rapid file transfers.
Massive 4TB Capacity: Provides ample space for an extensive library of AAA titles, large game updates, extensive media files, and demanding applications, allowing you to install more games and never worry about deleting your favorites.
Integrated Heatsink for Optimal Thermal Management: The included sleek, eye-catching heatsink actively dissipates heat, ensuring your drive maintains peak performance during the most intense and prolonged gaming sessions, preventing thermal throttling. For models with RGB, it adds an aesthetic touch to your build.
Gaming-Optimized Features (Game Mode 2.0): Exclusively via the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows® only), Game Mode 2.0 unlocks advanced features like load prediction, overhead balancing, and adaptive thermal management to further enhance your Windows PC gaming experience.
Blazing Random Performance: Achieves up to 1,200,000 IOPS random read and 1,100,000 IOPS random write, crucial for responsive system performance and ultra-fast loading of game assets.
PlayStation 5 Compatible: The heatsink model is specifically designed to meet Sony's specifications for PS5 storage expansion, providing a hassle-free upgrade solution that fits perfectly within the console's expansion slot.
Robust Endurance & Reliability: Built with high-quality Western Digital TLC 3D NAND and featuring an endurance rating of 2400 TBW (Terabytes Written), ensuring long-term reliability and durability for intensive gaming and workstation use.
DirectStorage Support: Ready for the future of gaming with Microsoft DirectStorage technology, which further improves game load times in compatible titles.
M.2 2280 Form Factor: Industry-standard M.2 2280 form factor ensures broad compatibility with modern motherboards and gaming consoles.
Capacity: 4TB (4000 GB)
Form Factor: M.2 2280 with Heatsink
Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe
Sequential Read Performance: Up to 7300 MB/s
Sequential Write Performance: Up to 6600 MB/s
Random Read (4KB) IOPS: Up to 1,200,000 IOPS
Random Write (4KB) IOPS: Up to 1,100,000 IOPS
NAND Flash Type: 3D TLC NAND (likely 112-layer BiCS5)
Controller: WD Black G2 (SanDisk 20-82-20035)
Endurance (TBW): 2400 TBW
Mean Time To Failure (MTTF): 1.75 Million Hours
Dimensions (with Heatsink, L x W x H):
Approx. 80.01mm x 24.38mm x 10.41mm (Height may vary slightly depending on RGB vs. non-RGB heatsink variant)
Weight (with Heatsink): Approx. 30.4g
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C
Compatibility:
PC systems with M.2 (M-key) slot and PCIe Gen4 x4 support
Windows® 10, 11
PlayStation® 5 (Heatsink model only)