WD 2TB SSDs for PS5, ranked by price per TB
PS5, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro storage, ranked by value on Amazon.co.uk
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WD makes 5 PS5-compatible models at 2TB that we track: WD_BLACK SN850X, WD_BLACK SN850P, WD_BLACK SN8100, WD_BLACK SN7100, WD Blue SN5100. 11 listings are in stock new. Cheapest today: WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD 2TB at £226.69 (£113.35/TB), as of 21 October 2026.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
WD models at 2TB
| Model | Interface | Read speed | Endurance at this size | Heatsink for PS5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD_BLACK SN850X | Gen4 | 7,300 MB/s | 1,200 TBW | Version fits |
| WD_BLACK SN850P | Gen4 | 7,300 MB/s | 1,200 TBW | Fitted |
| WD_BLACK SN8100 | Gen5 | 14,900 MB/s | 1,200 TBW | Check height |
| WD_BLACK SN7100 | Gen4 | 7,250 MB/s | 1,200 TBW | None: add one |
| WD Blue SN5100 | Gen4 | 7,100 MB/s | - | None: add one |
WD models offered at 2TB, from the makers' published specifications.
WD at 2TB: how they differ
For a console, price the Gen4 WD model before the Gen5 one: the PS5 cannot use Gen5 speed, and the two behave alike in the bay.
Today 4 of the 11 WD 2TB listings have a heatsink fitted. At 75GB a game, 2TB is space for about 26. WD's prices are set against the rest of the market on the main 2TB page.
Compatible drives, live prices
Related comparisons and guides
Model pages for the top-ranked drives above: WD Blue SN5100, WD_BLACK SN7100, WD_BLACK SN850X.
Related on this site: WD, 2TB, 2TB with heatsink, Cheapest 2TB.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pick of WD's 2TB drives for a PS5?
WD_BLACK SN850X. It is Gen4, which is all the PS5 can use, and the natural first choice among WD's 2TB drives.
How much is a WD 2TB PS5 SSD today?
Cheapest today: WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD 2TB at £226.69 (£113.35/TB), as of 21 October 2026.
Do WD 2TB SSDs come with a heatsink?
WD_BLACK SN850X, WD_BLACK SN850P, WD_BLACK SN8100 are offered with one. The table shows which heatsink versions are known to fit the PS5.
Should I choose 2TB or another WD capacity?
Expect room for roughly 26 big games on 2TB. It is the size we recommend for most owners.
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