WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB for PS5: live price and fit
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The WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB has no compatible new listing in stock as of 21 October 2026. At this size it reads at up to 7,300 MB/s with 600 TBW of endurance. 1TB is the entry size. It holds about 13 big games at an average of 75GB each, which suits a small rotation but fills quickly.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB: the numbers at this size
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB (about 13 games at 75GB each) |
| Sequential read at this size | 7,300 MB/s |
| Endurance at this size | 600 TBW |
| PS5 compatible | Yes |
| Heatsink | Fitted as standard |
Figures are the maker's published "up to" ratings, checked October 2026 against the maker's spec sheet.
Is 1TB of the WD_BLACK SN850P enough?
1TB is the entry size. It holds about 13 big games at an average of 75GB each, which suits a small rotation but fills quickly.
Full background on the drive is on the WD_BLACK SN850P page. To compare this size across every brand, see all 1TB PS5 SSDs.
Rivals at 1TB: live prices
| Drive | Read speed | Price | Price per TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD_BLACK SN850X | 7,300 MB/s | £178.99 | £178.99/TB |
| Kingston FURY Renegade | 7,300 MB/s | £179.95 | £179.95/TB |
| SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850P | 7,300 MB/s | £277.99 | £277.99/TB |
Peers chosen by class and rated read speed. Prices are each model's lowest new 1TB listing on Amazon.co.uk on 21 October 2026.
Heatsink fit at this capacity
For reference, Sony's M.2 SSD requirements allow a module up to 11.25mm thick and 25mm wide. The WD_BLACK SN850P comes in one form, with a heatsink already attached, and that form fits.
Compatible drives, live prices
Nothing is in stock new on Amazon.co.uk right now. These are the listings we last saw; use the button to check whether they are back.
| Product | Capacity | Price | Price per TB | Tech | Prime | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 SSD | 1 TB | £196.91 | £196.91 | NVMeHeatsinkFits PS5Licensed | Prime | Check Amazon |
| WD BLACK 1TB SN850P NVMe SSD, Read: 7300MB/s and Write: 6300MB/s, Licensed for PS5 Consoles - WDBBYV0010BNC-WRSN | 1 TB | £273.28 | £273.28 | NVMeHeatsinkFits PS5Licensed | Prime | Check Amazon |
Related comparisons and guides
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB for PS5 today?
No compatible new 1TB listing is in stock on Amazon.co.uk as of 21 October 2026. Other sizes are on the main WD_BLACK SN850P page.
How many PS5 games fit on a 1TB WD_BLACK SN850P?
About 13 at an average of 75GB per big game. A single very large game can take 150GB or more, so the real number depends on what you play.
What is the endurance of the WD_BLACK SN850P at 1TB?
600 terabytes written, based on the maker's rating of about 600 TBW per terabyte. Console use writes far less than that over a drive's life.
Does the 1TB WD_BLACK SN850P meet Sony's recommended speed?
It is rated at 7,300 MB/s at this size, comfortably over the 5,500 MB/s Sony recommends.
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