The Sandisk Optimus GX Pro 850P is a high-end Gen 4 SSD designed for the PlayStation 5, featuring a built-in heatsink. It is available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities, with pricing set at $309.99, $609.99, $1,139.99, and $2,249.99 respectively.
The drive delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s and 6,600 MB/s, with random read/write performance reaching 1.2 million IOPS. It utilizes TLC flash and includes a DRAM cache, with the 2TB model equipped with 1GB of DDR4 memory.
The device supports TCG Opal v2.01 encryption and comes with a five-year warranty, rated for 600TB of writes per 1TB of capacity. Users can manage the drive via the Sandisk Dashboard and Acronis True Image software.
Physically, the 1TB and 2TB versions are single-sided, while the 4TB and 8TB models are double-sided. The drive consumes approximately 9W of power at peak state and is compatible with desktop PCs in addition to the PS5 console.
