# Optimized Gaming Performance Drives The Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD Can be Monitored By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-12-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-digital-wdblack-sn850 References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/western-digital-wd_black-sn850-nvme-ssd/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [shop.westerndigital](https://shop.westerndigital.com/products/internal-drives/wd-black-sn850-nvme-ssd#WDS500G1X0E-00AFY0/?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The [Western Digital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wd-black-sn770m) WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD is a [gaming-ready hardware solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-drive-for-ps5) for users who are looking to enjoy robust performance and power from their PC or laptop. The solid-state drive comes in three size options including 500GB, 1TB and 2TB, which will offer just the right amount of space to suit user needs. One of the standout features of the drive is compatibility with the WD_BLACK Dashboard that can be downloaded by the user to monitor the drive's health to pinpoint any potential for failure before it happens. The Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD is priced starting at $149.99 and features [ultra-fast read/write speeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pm9e1-gen-5-ssd) of 7,000MB/s and 5,300MB/s, respectively. The drive can come with or without heatsink with the option being recommended with desktop systems. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Optimized Gaming Performance:** Gaming hardware solutions that optimize performance are driving the gaming industry. - **Monitoring SSD Health:** The ability to monitor SSD health and prevent failure is becoming an important feature in solid-state drives. - **Ultra-fast Read/write Speeds:** The demand for SSDs with ultra-fast read/write speeds is increasing in the market. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Hardware:** The gaming hardware industry can take advantage of the trend of optimizing gaming performance by developing innovative products. - **Data Storage:** The data storage industry has an opportunity to disrupt the market by incorporating SSD health monitoring features into their products. - **Technology:** The technology industry can meet the demand for faster read/write speeds by developing innovative SSD solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Widely-Compatible SSD Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wd-black-sn770m.md) - [Affordable High-Capacity SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wd-blue-sn580.md) - [Gen5 Gaming-Ready SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cs3150.md) - [All-Black Gaming SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-5.md) - [Widely Compatible SSD Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nv7000.md) - [High-Performance Gaming SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biwin-black-opal-x570-pro.md) - [High-Capacity SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-540.md) - [Mini Military-Grade Gamer SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adata-sd810-external-ssd.md) - [High-Speed Self-Monitoring SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nv5000-ssd.md)