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SSD · Oct 3, 2026

Sandisk's 850P review highlights a premium for familiar TLC storage

A PS5-focused Gen 4 drive combines dedicated DRAM and TLC NAND with a heatsink, but the review's prices exceed those of its WD-branded predecessor.

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Tom's Hardware reviewed the 2TB Optimus GX Pro 850P and describes its design as closely related to the WD Black SN850P and SN850X. Sandisk offers capacities from 1TB to 8TB with TLC NAND, onboard DRAM and an integrated console-oriented heatsink. At the time of the review, the 2TB model cost $609.99, against $494.99 for the comparable SN850P. The listed range carries a five-year warranty. This comparison illustrates how branding and cooling can affect retail SSD prices even when the underlying design is familiar; it does not establish a change in NAND component costs.

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