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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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.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
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.
Compatible drives, live prices
Related comparisons and guides
For a spec sheet and heatsink-fit verdict on the leading models here, see WD_BLACK SN850P, WD_BLACK SN850X, WD_BLACK SN7100.
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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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