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Jon L. Jacobi
PCWorld
“Right now, with the prevalent SuperSpeed 10Gbps, it’s no faster than much less expensive drives.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Fast 20 Gbps speeds
- Rugged gaming design
- 5 year warranty
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speed
- Competitive pricing
Points of Contention
- No AES-256 encryption
- High idle power draw
- Lacks IP rating
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics80
Sean Webster
Tom's Hardware
The WD Black P50 delivers near-NVMe speeds over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, making it excellent for content creators with compatible ports. However, high idle power draw, lack of encryption, and limited benefits for gamers without Gen 2x2 ports reduce its overall appeal.
