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WD P40 Game Drive SSD powered by SANDISK

2 TB
Price in EUR including VAT
EUR178,66/1TB
Delivered between Thu, 21.5. and Wed, 27.5.
More than 10 pieces in stock at supplier
free shipping

Memory Size2

Product details

Stylish design, hardcore gaming: with the powerful WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard gives you full control over the LED lighting for a personalized gaming experience (Windows only). This high-performance SSD storage features lightning-fast speeds in a compact and shock-resistant package that you can easily take anywhere.

Your game in the right light: Customize the RGB lighting of your SSD. With the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only), you can showcase your own style and make every game a personal experience.

The kickstart for warp speed: Outpace the competition in matches with a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface and speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s.

Own and dominate anywhere: Thanks to its compact form factor, your game library is always easy to take on the go.

Store more, play more: Even the latest and most storage-hungry titles can be installed and ready to go with capacities of up to 2 TB.

Portable for on-the-go: This rugged and portable SSD is built with the reliability of WD_BLACK. Shock-resistant from drops of up to two meters, it is ideal as mobile gaming storage.

Key specifications

USB ports
USB-C
Read transfer speed
2000 MB/s
Write transfer speed
2000 MB/s

General information

Item number
21377354
Manufacturer
WD
Category
External SSDs
Manufacturer No.
WDBAWY0020BBK-WESN
Release date
23.6.2022

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
2 TB
USB ports
USB-C
Read transfer speed
2000 MB/s
Write transfer speed
2000 MB/s

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
34,29 kg
Climate contribution
EUR 0,86

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB Type-C to USB Type-AUSB Type-C to USB Type-C

Product dimensions

Length
10.70 cm
Width
5.08 cm
Height
1.30 cm
Weight
78.50 g

Legal Notice

Product Safety

Package dimensions

Length
17.70 cm
Width
14.40 cm
Height
4.50 cm
Weight
207 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty
Legal concerns

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSDs» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.Samsung
    0,4 %
  • 3.SANDISK
    0,4 %
  • 3.WD
    0,4 %
  • 6.Lexar
    0,5 %
  • 6.Philips
    0,5 %

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
  • WD
    Not enough data
  • 1.Adata
    2 days
  • 1.Crucial
    2 days
  • 1.Intenso
    2 days
  • 1.Kingston
    2 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSDs» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Crucial
    0,9 %
  • 5.SANDISK
    1,1 %
  • 5.WD
    1,1 %
  • 7.Seagate
    1,2 %
  • 7.Transcend
    1,2 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good90/100
Very good88/100
Basic TutorialsSingle testReleaseMay 2024

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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gameswelt.deSingle testReleaseNovember 2023
  • PositiveCompact dimensions
  • PositiveVery robust, attractive design
  • PositiveRGB lighting (if you like it)
  • PositivePractical software for use on the PC
  • PositiveVery fast (provided you have the appropriate USB ports)
  • NegativeNo configuration options for the lighting when used on consoles
Very good92/100
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Computer BildSingle testReleaseJanuary 2023
  • PositiveVery fast reading
  • Positivefast typing
  • NegativeA 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...