The verdict
The SN850X with Heatsink is the best-overall PS5 SSD pick. Sony-compliant heatsink pre-installed plus 7,300 MB/s reads makes it the easiest PS5 upgrade. Best for users who want to install once and forget it.
Strengths
- +7,300 MB/s sequential read — exceeds Sony's 5,500 MB/s PS5 requirement comfortably
- +Pre-installed heatsink meets Sony's 11.25mm M.2 size requirement
- +Plug-and-play install — no separate heatsink purchase needed
- +5-year limited warranty
Watch-outs
- −Slightly more expensive than non-heatsink versions
- −1TB feels limiting for modern AAA games at 100+ GB each
- −WD's customer support varies regionally
How it compares
Best plug-and-play (heatsink pre-installed). Sony-compliant out of box. More expensive than Crucial T500.
Who this is for
At a glance: PS5 owners who want zero installation hassle.
Why you’d buy the WD_BLACK SN850X with Heatsink
- 7,300 MB/s sequential read — exceeds Sony's 5,500 MB/s PS5 requirement comfortably.
- Pre-installed heatsink meets Sony's 11.25mm M.2 size requirement.
- Plug-and-play install — no separate heatsink purchase needed.
Why you’d skip it
- Slightly more expensive than non-heatsink versions.
- 1TB feels limiting for modern AAA games at 100+ GB each.
- WD's customer support varies regionally.
Rating sources
Our 4.8 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
