Western Digital reserves the term WD Black for its gaming products. The WD Black P50 SSD is an external SSD compatible with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 x2 (20 Gbps).
It now comes in 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB. The device has two interfaces.
The USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 makes it achieve sequential read speeds of 20 Gbps. At the moment, few PC motherboards support it.
Most will use the USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) data transfer rate with a score of 1076.28 / 972.09 in sequential read / write tests. It is also very good in large files. Probably because the internal SSD can theoretically run at over 2000 MBps of sequential read / write. It is certified for PS5 and Xbox X.
Bot keep in mind that you are paying a good amount for USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 if you never use it. In this case, see Western Digital My Passport SSD, now up to 4 TB (WD review).
Australian Review: SSD WD Black P50 (model WDBA3S00)
Website Product Page Game Products WD BlackPrice500 GB – $ 259 (52 cents per GB) 1 TB – $ 429 (43 cents per GB) 2 TB – $ 619 (31 cents per GB) 4 TB TBAFby Harvey Norman, JB Hi -Fi, Good Guys, Officeworks, Bing Lee and online store Amazon WD and Harris TechnologyWarranty5-years limitedCompanyWestern Digital (WD) is an American manufacturer of hard drives and data storage company based in San Jose, California. Designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems, and cloud storage services. More CyberShack Western Digital news and reviews
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First impression: I love the design of the fake shipping “container”: Exceed
First impressions are all, and it seems hard. The fake shipping “container” design found on every WD Black is what players want.
It weighs 118 x 62 x 14 mm x 115 g. It comes in black, that’s all.
What I really like is the drop resistance: it has a metal box and comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable 3, .2 and a USB-C to USB-A converter (speeds are faster downloads in earlier versions of USB).
Tests: Passing (not tested on USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 × 2)
You can get up to 2000 MBps of sequential read on UBC-C 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 compatible motherboards, or you can buy something like the Gigabyte GC-USB, a PCIe expansion card (requires x4, x8, or x16 slot). Cost: between $ 50 and $ 100.
In USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Crystal Disk Mark, the sequential read / write was 1076.28 / 927.09 MBps. It also worked pretty well on larger data transfers.
You can also run it directly from Thunderbolt 3 or 4 (40 Gbps) ports, but these are by default USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).
Quick facts
- Interface: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 (backward compatible)
- Format: exFAT but can be formatted for any operating system
- Size: 100 × 62 × 14 mm x 115 g
- Box: USB-C to USB-C 1 cable and USB-C to USB-A cable
- Theoretical sequence R / W: 2000 MBps
- Optional 256-bit AES encryption on the fly
- Fall resistant
- Includes WD Discovery software for backups and passwords
- Warranty: 5 years
- Windows, macOS, Xbox X and PS5 (or earlier)
Viewing CyberShack: WD Black P50 SSD can be very fast if you have the right interface.
It doesn’t make much sense to buy this unless you have the right interface and can use the speed. Because it’s like buying a high-performance car and only being able to drive on 100 km / h roads.
WD’s gaming legacy, 5-year limited warranty and Discovery software make this an excellent choice.
SSD WD Black P50
From $ 249 to $ 619 (4 TB to be confirmed)
Performance (2×2)
10.0 / 10
Pros
- What to buy if you have USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2
- Really fast
- 5 year limited warranty
- Resistant
Cons
- What not to buy if you have USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 or earlier
- Almost double the price per GB