WD_BLACK SN850P 2TB NVMe SSD — Officially Licensed for PlayStation 5 (with Heatsink)

The plug-and-play SSD upgrade Sony actually licensed. The WD_BLACK SN850P is the only Western Digital SSD designed and certified specifically for the PlayStation 5's expansion slot — pre-installed heatsink, PS5-validated thermals, and zero guesswork. Drop it in, expand your PS5's storage, and never delete a game to make room again.

Key Features

• 2TB Capacity – store roughly 25–40 large AAA games, plus DLC and saves, with room to spare
• Officially Licensed for PlayStation 5 – Sony-validated for PS5 expansion slot use; no compatibility lookups required
• Pre-Installed PS5-Spec Heatsink – meets Sony's thermal requirements out of the box; no separate cooler purchase needed
• Up to 7,300 MB/s Read Speeds – PCIe Gen4 NVMe performance for fast game loading
• Up to 6,600 MB/s Write Speeds – quick installs, downloads, and game updates
• M.2 2280 Form Factor – fits the standard PS5 expansion slot
• Also Works in PCs – drop into any M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 slot on a desktop or laptop motherboard
• 5-Year Limited Warranty – backed by Western Digital

Built For

• PS5 owners running out of internal storage (the most common reason this drive exists)
• PS5 Pro owners who want to keep their library installed
• PC gamers and content creators wanting a fast, well-cooled M.2 SSD
• Anyone who'd rather plug something in and have it just work, instead of researching SSD + heatsink combos

How to Install in Your PS5

Sony provides step-by-step instructions in the PS5 system menu. The general process:

1. Power off your PS5 and disconnect cables
2. Remove the PS5's side panel (slides off after lifting one corner)
3. Unscrew and lift the expansion slot cover
4. Insert the SN850P into the M.2 slot at an angle, then flatten and secure with the provided screw
5. Replace the slot cover and side panel
6. Boot up — the PS5 will prompt you to format the drive (takes seconds)

Total install time: under 10 minutes, no cables, no software, no fuss.

SN850P vs SN850X vs SN850 — Which Should I Buy?

• SN850P (this drive) – PS5-licensed, includes PS5-spec heatsink, plug-and-play in PS5
• SN850X – PC-focused; you'd need to add your own heatsink to use safely in a PS5
• SN850 (older) – Previous generation; slower than the SN850P/SN850X

If your goal is PS5 storage expansion, the SN850P is the right choice. For a desktop PC build, the SN850X usually offers better value.

Specs

• Brand: Western Digital (WD_BLACK)
• Model: SN850P
• Capacity: 2TB
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4
• Sequential Read: Up to 7,300 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 6,600 MB/s
• Heatsink: Pre-installed (PS5-spec)
• Endurance: 1,200 TBW (terabytes written)
• Color: Black
• Warranty: 5-Year Limited
• Country of Origin: China
• Condition: New, factory sealed