The read/write speeds will be so much faster.
Ironside3281 in r/PcBuildHelp
SourceWD_BLACK SN850X vs Samsung 870 EVO
Reddit head-to-head
26 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 4 lean toward WD_BLACK SN850X, 3 toward Samsung 870 EVO, and 19 don't pick a side.
WD_BLACK SN850X · 4Neutral · 19Samsung 870 EVO · 3
Feature comparison
Green marks the row winner: the strongest supported feature sentiment with at least 3 mentions, or the lowest listed price. Everything else stays neutral.
WD_BLACK SN850X
483 Reddit mentions
CA$345.00
Buy on Amazon.ca
We may earn a small commission.
Samsung 870 EVO
509 Reddit mentions
CA$200.00
Buy on Amazon.ca
We may earn a small commission.
value
overall performance
reliability
read speed
dram cache
storage capacity
price
compatibility
thermal performance
endurance
| Feature | WD_BLACK SN850X | Samsung 870 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| value | ||
| overall performance | ||
| reliability | ||
| read speed | ||
| dram cache | ||
| storage capacity | ||
| price | ||
| compatibility | ||
| thermal performance | ||
| endurance |
Products
#3
WD_BLACK
CA$345.00
SN850X
65.2/100
483 opinionsReddit score
RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.
It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.
Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.
The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.
384 positive7 neutral92 negative
Buy on Amazon.ca
We may earn a small commission.
#14
Samsung
CA$200.00
870 EVO
56.7/100
509 opinionsReddit score
RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.
It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.
Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.
The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.
313 positive7 neutral189 negative
Buy on Amazon.ca
We may earn a small commission.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better according to Reddit: WD_BLACK SN850X or Samsung 870 EVO?
26 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 4 lean toward WD_BLACK SN850X, 3 toward Samsung 870 EVO, and 19 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit is fairly split — the better pick depends on your priorities.
How do WD_BLACK SN850X and Samsung 870 EVO compare in overall Reddit sentiment?
Across all discussions RedDB tracks, WD_BLACK SN850X has 80% positive sentiment over 483 Reddit mentions, while Samsung 870 EVO has 61% positive sentiment over 509 mentions.
More comparisons
Western Digital SN850X 2TB vs WD_BLACK SN850X587 Reddit comments and posts discuss bothWD_BLACK SN850X vs Samsung 990 PRO153 Reddit comments and posts discuss bothSamsung 990 PRO vs Samsung 870 EVO118 Reddit comments and posts discuss bothWD_BLACK SN850X vs Samsung 990 PRO 2TB69 Reddit comments and posts discuss bothSamsung 870 EVO vs Samsung 990 PRO 2TB48 Reddit comments and posts discuss bothWD_BLACK SN850X vs Crucial T50044 Reddit comments and posts discuss both