Best Buy cuts 4TB WD Black SN850X SSD price by 53%

3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 4

The drive now costs $800, more than $900 below its usual price, with 1TB, 2TB and 8TB versions also discounted.
The M.2 SSD is aimed at laptops, desktops and gaming PCs, offering read speeds of 7,300 MB/s and write speeds of 6,600 MB/s.
The report says the deal brings pricing closer to pre-AI levels and may reflect stock-clearing, though the offer could expire or sell out.

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