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Hidden Changes in SSDs: Samsung and WD Swap Parts for Weaker Ones

Hidden Changes in SSDs: Samsung and WD Swap Parts for Weaker Ones

A disturbing trend has been noticed in the SSD market. Journalists report changes in the drives manufactured by, among others, Samsung and WD, in which parts have been discreetly changed (often for cheaper ones).

hardware & software

Jacob Blazewicz

August 30, 2021

Hidden Changes in SSDs: Samsung and WD Swap Parts for Weaker Ones
WD_BLACK SN850 is the Second SSD Compatible With PS5

WD_BLACK SN850 is the Second SSD Compatible With PS5

Western Digital has confirmed that its WD_BLACK SN850 SSD with heatsink is fully compatible with the PS5 after the recent console firmware update.

hardware & software

Paul Musiolik

July 31, 2021

WD_BLACK SN850 is the Second SSD Compatible With PS5
Xbox Series X's SSD Can be Easily Replaced

Xbox Series X's SSD Can be Easily Replaced

The Xbox Series X / S features a Western Digital drive based on a standard M.2 NVMe PC interface. The drive can be removed, which should makes it swapping quite easy.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

November 9, 2020

Xbox Series X's SSD Can be Easily Replaced
Western Digital Revealed a PS5-compatible SSD

Western Digital Revealed a PS5-compatible SSD

Western Digital has unveiled the SN850 SSD, the first model in its catalogue to be compatible with PlayStation 5.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

October 9, 2020

Western Digital Revealed a PS5-compatible SSD