Kingston NV3 against WD Black SN850X
WD Black SN850X leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The WD Black SN850X scores 43% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- Per dollar, the WD Black SN850X is the better buy: 96.6 points per $100 against 63.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Kingston NV3 | WD Black SN850X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 60 | 86 | 26 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 63.2 | 96.6 | 53%right |
| Typical price | $95 | $89 | $6right |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 1000 GB | 100%left |
| Sequential read | 6000 MB/s | 7300 MB/s | 22%right |
| Sequential write | 5000 MB/s | 6300 MB/s | 26%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Kingston NV3 | WD Black SN850X |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 2 TB | 1 TB |
| Sequential read | 6,000 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 5,000 MB/s | 6,300 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | No | Yes |
| Brand | Kingston | Western Digital |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $95 | $89 |