Best WD SSD 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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Quick answer

WD_BLACK's SN850X and the officially PlayStation-licensed SN850P are proven PS5 drives. The SN850P ships with a PlayStation-shaped heatsink designed for the bay, while the SN850X offers a heatsink option at a keener price. Both are strong, well-priced Gen4 choices.

As of 27 June 2026
Best price per TB
£95.62
Products tracked
14
Prices updated
3 hours ago

What this brand offers for the PS5

WD is known on the PS5 for the SN850X and the licensed SN850P. The SN850P is the closest thing to a plug-and-play official drive; the SN850X is the same class of performance, often cheaper, with a heatsink variant.

WD tends to balance speed and price well, so it frequently appears near the top of the value ranking. Compare the SN850X and SN850P prices below before deciding whether the licensed badge is worth a premium.

Price per
14 products
ProductCapacityPrice£ / TBTechPrime
WD_BLACK SN770 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, Gaming Solid State drive, PCIe Gen4, High Performance Gaming drive, Read speeds up to 5150 MB/sUsed2 TB£191.23£95.62NVMePrime
WD Blue SN5000 4TB SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, Read speeds up to 5500 MB/s, PCIe Gen4, nCache Technology, Free Acronis True Image data migration software, Internal solid state drive.4 TB£412.89£103.22NVMe-
WD_BLACK SN850P 8TB PS5 SSD, Officially Licensed for PlayStation 5, Read Speeds Up to 7200 MB/s, M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe, Exclusive Heatsink Design, Internal Gaming SSD8 TB£920.00£115.00NVMeHeatsinkFits PS5Licensed-
WD_BLACK SN850P 4TB PS5 SSD, Officially Licensed for PlayStation 5, Read Speeds Up to 7300 MB/s, M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe, Exclusive Heatsink Design, Internal Gaming SSD4 TB£478.00£119.50NVMeHeatsinkFits PS5Licensed-
WD BLACK SN850P 2TB PS5 SSD (Officially Licensed for PlayStation 5, Read Speeds Up to 7300 MB/s, M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe, Exclusive Heatsink Design, Internal Gaming SSD)Used2 TB£280.08£140.04NVMeHeatsinkFits PS5LicensedPrime
WD Blue SN5000 2TB SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, Read speeds up to 5150 MB/s, PCIe Gen4, nCache Technology, Free Acronis True Image data migration software, Internal solid state drive.2 TB£288.19£144.10NVMe-
WD BLACK SN850P 2TB PS5 SSD (Officially Licensed for PlayStation 5, Read Speeds Up to 7300 MB/s, M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe, Exclusive Heatsink Design, Internal Gaming SSD)2 TB£315.99£158.00NVMeHeatsinkFits PS5LicensedPrime
WD Blue SN5000 500GB SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, Read speeds up to 5000 MB/s, PCIe Gen4, nCache Technology, Free Acronis True Image data migration software, Internal solid state drive.Used500 GB£79.99£159.98NVMe-
WD Blue SN5000 1TB SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, Read speeds up to 5150 MB/s, PCIe Gen4, nCache Technology, Free Acronis True Image data migration software, Internal solid state drive, Color May Vary1 TB£179.25£179.25NVMe-
WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB PS5 SSD, Officially Licensed for PlayStation 5, Read Speeds Up to 7300 MB/s, M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe, Exclusive Heatsink Design, Internal Gaming SSD1 TB£194.99£194.99NVMeHeatsinkFits PS5LicensedPrime
WD_BLACK SN770 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, Gaming Solid State drive, PCIe Gen4, High Performance Gaming drive, Read speeds up to 5150 MB/s2 TB£389.99£195.00NVMePrime
WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB PS5 SSD, Officially Licensed for PlayStation 5, Read Speeds Up to 7300 MB/s, M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe, Exclusive Heatsink Design, Internal Gaming SSDUsed1 TB£198.95£198.95NVMeHeatsinkFits PS5Licensed-
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Gaming SSD with Heatsink - Works with PlayStation 5 up to 7000 MB/s read speedUsed500 GB£135.12£270.24NVMeHeatsink-
WD Blue SN5000 500GB SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, Read speeds up to 5000 MB/s, PCIe Gen4, nCache Technology, Free Acronis True Image data migration software, Internal solid state drive.500 GB£153.79£307.58NVMe-

Frequently asked questions

Which WD SSD is best for the PS5?

The SN850X, SN850P is the popular PS5 WD pick. The table sorts every compatible WD drive by price per terabyte, so the best value is at the top, updated daily from Amazon.co.uk.

Are WD SSDs PS5 compatible?

Yes, the WD SN850X, SN850P meet the PS5 spec: M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4, read speed above 5,500 MB/s, with a heatsink option. This page lists only WD drives that qualify.

Where are the cheapest WD PS5 SSDs?

Sorted by GBP/TB, the cheapest WD PS5 storage per terabyte appears at the top of the table, refreshed daily from Amazon.co.uk.

Do WD PS5 SSDs come with a heatsink?

Several WD models (SN850X, SN850P) are offered in a heatsink version sized for the PS5 bay. The table flags every drive that ships with a heatsink, so you can pick a ready-to-fit option or add your own low-profile cooler.

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