WD P40 Game Drive SSD
1000 GBMemory Size
Product details
Game anywhere with style using the powerful WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display, providing a personalized experience for every game (Windows only). This high-performance SSD storage features fast speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you wherever you go.
Customize the RGB lighting of your drive with the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only) to showcase your style and personalize every game.
Outpace your competition with a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface and speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s.
Gear up and conquer on the go with a compact and portable form factor that makes it easy to carry your game collection.
Keep more of the latest and greatest titles installed and ready with capacities of up to 2 TB.
This rugged, portable drive is built tough with a shock-resistant structure that can withstand drops from up to two meters, making it the perfect gaming storage you can take anywhere.
Specifications:
- Capacity: 1 TB
- Connection: USB-C
- Sequential Read Speed: 2000 MB/s
- Sequential Write Speed: 2000 MB/s
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 106.98 mm x 50.82 mm x 13 mm
- Weight: 78.5 g
- Model Number: WDBAWY0010BBK-WESN
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C
- Non-Operating Temperature: -20 °C to 65 °C
Product Features:
- Customize the RGB lighting of your drive with the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard.
- Accelerate loading with a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface and speeds of up to 2000 MB/s.
| Interface | USB-C |
| Read transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
| Write transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
| Item number | 21377353 |
30-day right of returnReturn policy
Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 2.Samsung0.2 %
- 3.Corsair0.4 %
- 3.WD0.4 %
- 5.Synology0.5 %
- 6.SanDisk0.7 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 3.Adata1 day
- 4.Crucial2 days
- 5.WD3 days
- 6.Samsung5 days
- 7.SanDisk6 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 7.SanDisk1 %
- 9.Seagate1.1 %
- 9.WD1.1 %
- 11.Verbatim1.2 %
- 12.Crucial1.4 %
- Super performance
- RGB lighting
- For Windows, Mac OS and games consoles
- 5 years manufacturer's warranty
- Noticeably hot under load
- Rather rare USB interface standard
The external SSD WD_Black P40 Game Drive appeals to gaming fans with its RGB lighting alone. However, it can also impress demanding gamers with its impressive performance. The fact that it heats up under load is probably more acceptable than the comparatively high prices that the manufacturer charges for the model series.
- valuable housing
- compact
- modern technology
- Very good (everyday) performance
- Low heat generation
- Cable and adapter included in the scope of delivery
The RGB lighting alone means that the WD Black P40 Game Drive is primarily aimed at gamers. And they are undoubtedly well served by the external SSD. The storage solution scores points with its high speeds and broad compatibility. The 4K-64 performance, which is particularly important in games, is particularly impressive...
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- Compact dimensions
- Very robust, attractive design
- RGB lighting (if you like it)
- Practical software for use on the PC
- Very fast (provided you have the appropriate USB ports)
- No configuration options for the lighting when used on consoles
- Very fast reading
- fast typing
- A little slow with small files
With its LED lights, the WD_Black P40 stands out visually from the broad mass of external storage devices. And it also stood out in the tested with a very high speed and low access times. As promised, it is therefore suitable as a mobile games storage device - only games for PS5 and Xbox Series X unfortunately have to be played on the internal storage...