Seagate IronWolf against WD Black SN850X
WD Black SN850X leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The WD Black SN850X scores 529% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The WD Black SN850X typically costs $20 less.
- Per dollar, the WD Black SN850X is the better buy: 59.1 points per $100 against 8.3.
Head to head
| Measure | Seagate IronWolf | WD Black SN850X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 14 | 88 | 74 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 8.3 | 59.1 | 612%right |
| Typical price | $169 | $149 | $20right |
| Capacity | 8000 GB | 2000 GB | 300%left |
| Sequential read | 240 MB/s | 7300 MB/s | 2942%right |
| Sequential write | 240 MB/s | 6600 MB/s | 2650%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Seagate IronWolf | WD Black SN850X |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Hard drive | NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 8 TB | 2 TB |
| Sequential read | 240 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 240 MB/s | 6,600 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | No | Yes |
| Brand | Seagate | Western Digital |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $169 | $149 |