➀ Western Digital has released an 8TB WD_Black SN850P NVMe SSD, officially licensed for PlayStation 5, doubling the previous 4TB capacity. ➁ The 8TB version costs $999.99, significantly more expensive than the 4TB version. ➂ Despite slightly lower sequential read speeds, the SSD maintains high performance in other metrics, making it ideal for gamers needing large storage for AAA titles.
Recent #Western Digital news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Western Digital announced a 128TB enterprise SSD using BiCS8 QLC NAND at FMS 2024. ➁ The company also introduced 8TB SD cards and a 16TB external SSD. ➂ WD showcased innovations in data center storage and consumer/client solutions.
1. Western Digital's My Passport now offers a 6TB capacity, up from the previous 5TB. 2. The increase in storage comes with a significant price increase. 3. The 6TB model is thicker than its 5TB predecessor and slower compared to portable SSDs.
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