WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD (M.2 2280)
The WD_BLACK SN850X is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 form factor. It is one of Framework's officially compatibility-tested drives1 and a frequent community choice for the primary storage slot, with sequential reads up to 7,300 MB/s. Framework ships the related enterprise SN810 drive in pre-built Laptop 16 configurations2.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe |
| Capacities | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB (8TB available) |
| Sequential read | up to 7,300 MB/s |
| Controller | Western Digital in-house |
Framework Compatibility
| Model | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Framework Laptop 13 (all gens) | Works1 | Primary 2280 slot |
| Framework Laptop 16 | Works | Primary 2280 slot |
| Framework Desktop | Works | 2280 slot(s) with heat spreader |
| Framework Laptop 12 | Incompatible | 2230 only |
| Framework Laptop 16 (secondary) | Incompatible | 2230 slot — see SN770M |
note
Drives with attached heatsinks are unlikely to fit — Framework laptops route SSD heat into the chassis via thermal pads instead1. Buy the bare-drive version.
Where to Buy
| Store | Link |
|---|---|
| Amazon.com | Search |
| Amazon.pl | Search |
| Amazon.de | Search |
| Amazon.fr | Search |
| Amazon.es | Search |
| Amazon.it | Search |
| Amazon.co.uk | Search |