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SanDisk Releases Optimus GX Pro 850P SSD, a Rebranded WD Black SN850P
Key points
- SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 850P is a rebrand of WD Black SN850P.
- It features a PS5-compatible heatsink and high-end Gen 4 performance.
- Capacities range from 1TB to 8TB.
- Pricing is currently higher than the equivalent WD Black SN850P.
SanDisk Introduces New SSD Model
SanDisk has released the Optimus GX Pro 850P SSD, marking its continued presence in the consumer SSD market. This new drive is identified as a rebranded version of the WD Black SN850P, sharing its core design and specifications.
Performance and Features
The Optimus GX Pro 850P is a high-end Gen 4 SSD, featuring DRAM and TLC flash. It offers sequential read/write speeds up to 7,300 MB/s and 6,600 MB/s respectively, with up to 1.2 million random read/write IOPS. The drive includes a pre-installed heatsink, making it suitable for use in a PlayStation 5 console or desktop PCs. It also supports TCG Opal v2.01 for data-at-rest encryption and comes with a five-year warranty.
Capacity and Pricing
The drive is available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities, mirroring the WD Black SN850P. However, the Optimus GX Pro 850P is currently priced higher than the SN850P, with the 2TB model costing $609.99 compared to the SN850P's $494.99. SanDisk provides downloadable software support, including the SanDisk Dashboard and Acronis True Image for SanDisk.
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SanDisk launched the Optimus GX Pro 850P SSD, which is a rebranded version of the WD Black SN850P, offering high-end Gen 4 performance with a pre-installed heatsink for PS5 compatibility. The new drive is available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities but is priced higher than its WD counterpart.