WD Black SN850X against WD Blue SN570
WD Black SN850X leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The WD Black SN850X scores 72% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The WD Blue SN570 typically costs $34 less.
Head to head
| Measure | WD Black SN850X | WD Blue SN570 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 86 | 50 | 36 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 96.6 | 90.9 | 6%left |
| Typical price | $89 | $55 | $34right |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 1000 GB | level |
| Sequential read | 7300 MB/s | 3500 MB/s | 109%left |
| Sequential write | 6300 MB/s | 3000 MB/s | 110%left |
Specifications
| Spec | WD Black SN850X | WD Blue SN570 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | NVMe PCIe 3.0 |
| Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Sequential read | 7,300 MB/s | 3,500 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6,300 MB/s | 3,000 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | Yes | No |
| Brand | Western Digital | Western Digital |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $89 | $55 |