Western Digital WD_BLACK SN770 2TB
WD's SN770 2TB is an enthusiast-tier Gen4 NVMe drive rated at 5,150 MB/s reads. Sourced specs frame it as a value-oriented Gen4 SSD: a strong fit for mid-range PC builds, a budget gaming drive, or a PS5 storage upgrade. Buyers chasing top-of-stack Gen4 sequential speeds will find faster drives, but for the price tier this read rate is competitive.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall61±10Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: value (volatile or unpriced), compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: value (volatile or unpriced), compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
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Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| storage type | NVMe Gen4Flagged | Flagged |
| capacity (GB) | 2000Flagged | Flagged |
| read (MB/s) | 5150Sourced | Sourced |
1/3 detail specs sourced · 2 flagged for verification. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Verdict
Best for
- best-value Gen4 gaming SSD
- mid-range PC builds
- PS5 upgrade on a budget
Who should skip this
- Sustained-write workloads (large video scratch, constant big transfers) — the DRAM-less design slows after the SLC cache fills
- Buyers who can stretch to the SN850X — that drive's DRAM and 7300 MB/s reads buy real headroom for the price gap
Where to buy
List price $269
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Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard pc builds setup.
Upgrade path
Buying today, the Samsung 870 EVO (1 TB, SATA) scores higher for less — the smarter pick in storage unless you specifically want this one. See it →