Samsung 870 EVO against WD Black SN850X
WD Black SN850X leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The WD Black SN850X scores 115% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The Samsung 870 EVO typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the WD Black SN850X is the better buy: 96.6 points per $100 against 50.6.
Head to head
| Measure | Samsung 870 EVO | WD Black SN850X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 40 | 86 | 46 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 50.6 | 96.6 | 91%right |
| Typical price | $79 | $89 | $10left |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 1000 GB | level |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 7300 MB/s | 1204%right |
| Sequential write | 530 MB/s | 6300 MB/s | 1089%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Samsung 870 EVO | WD Black SN850X |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 530 MB/s | 6,300 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Samsung | Western Digital |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $79 | $89 |