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SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850P PS5-Licensed NVMe SSD

An officially PS5-licensed 2TB NVMe drive with a purpose-built heatsink and read speeds up to 7,300 MB/s for near-instant load times

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Overview

The SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850P sets out to solve one specific problem: the PlayStation 5's appetite for storage. This 2TB model is officially licensed for both the PS5 and PS5 Pro, which matters more than it might sound. Licensing means the drive has been tested for the console's exact requirements, so installation into the M.2 2280 slot is meant to be a drop-in affair rather than a compatibility gamble. It's aimed squarely at console players who want to stop deleting games to make room for new ones and would rather play everything directly from the expansion drive.

On the performance side, the drive leans on PCIe 4.0 to reach sequential read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s across the 1TB through 4TB capacities, this 2TB unit included. In practice that speed is what keeps load times short and in-game streaming smooth. Cooling comes courtesy of a heatsink engineered specifically for the PS5 and PS5 Pro, a thoughtful inclusion that spares buyers from sourcing a separate cooler and worrying whether it fits under the console's cover.

Ownership is meant to be uncomplicated. Install it, and games run straight from the drive with no transferring required. The Optimus GX PRO 850P range spans 1TB to 8TB, so the 2TB version here sits comfortably in the middle for players who want a meaningful bump without paying for the top tier. What the source material doesn't detail are write speeds, endurance figures, or warranty specifics, so buyers wanting those numbers will want to confirm them before purchase.

Key Features

LICENSED FOR PS5 and PS5 PRO CONSOLES. Officially licensed M.2 SSD for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro consoles(4) so you can easily install and play with confidence.

STORE MORE, PLAY MORE. With capacities ranging from 1TB(1) to 8TB(1), your PS5 or PS5 Pro console has the additional space to store up to 200 games(3) (8TB(1) model).

KEEPS YOUR DATA COOL. Experience uninterrupted gameplay with a brand-new, exclusive heatsink designed especially for the PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles for an easy, worry-free installation into the M.2 slot.

JUST PLAY. Play directly from the drive and eliminate the need to transfer games or remove games from your console with tested and licensed storage for your PS5 or PS5 Pro console.(4)

INCREDIBLE SPEED FOR INCREDIBLE GAMING. Push the envelope of PCIe 4.0 technology with Sequential Read speeds up to 7,300 MB/s(2) (1TB(1) - 4TB(1) models), giving you seamless gameplay and incredibly short load times.

Specifications

Brand
SanDisk
Manufacturer
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.
Model
Optimus GX PRO 850P
Capacity
2TB
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Interface
NVMe PCIe 4.0
Sequential Read Speed
Up to 7,300 MB/s (1TB-4TB models)
Heatsink
Included, designed for PS5 and PS5 Pro
Licensed For
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro
Available Capacities
1TB to 8TB

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Optimus GX PRO 850P is officially licensed for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro consoles, meaning it has been tested for those systems so you can install it with confidence.
No. The drive ships with a heatsink designed specifically for the PS5 and PS5 Pro, so it's ready for a worry-free installation into the console's M.2 slot without sourcing extra cooling.
It reaches sequential read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s over PCIe 4.0. That rating covers the 1TB through 4TB models, this 2TB unit included, and translates to short load times.
Yes. The drive is built to play games directly from it, eliminating the need to transfer titles or remove games from your console to free up space.
SanDisk's stated figure of up to 200 games refers to the 8TB model, so this 2TB drive holds a proportionally smaller library, though it still adds substantial room beyond the console's built-in storage.
The lineup ranges from 1TB up to 8TB, so beyond this 2TB model you can step up or down depending on how large a game library you plan to keep installed.

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