NAND: CT4000T500SSD3 lists TLC; WDS400T2XHE lists TLC 3D NAND.
Heatsink: CT4000T500SSD3 lists Not included; WDS400T2XHE lists Included.
Sequential read (up to MB/s): CT4000T500SSD3 lists 7000; WDS400T2XHE lists 7300.
Sequential write (up to MB/s): CT4000T500SSD3 lists 6900; WDS400T2XHE lists 6600.

A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.

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Manufacturer specifications for CT4000T500SSD3 and WDS400T2XHE
Specification	CT4000T500SSD3	WDS400T2XHE
Manufacturer	Crucial	Western Digital
Product family	T500	Black SN850X
Model number	CT4000T500SSD3	WDS400T2XHE
Capacity (TB)	4	4
NAND	TLC	TLC 3D NAND
Heatsink	Not included	Included
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe	PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe
Form factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Endurance (TBW)	2400	2400
Sequential read (up to MB/s)	7000	7300
Manufacturer limited warranty	5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first	5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first
Sequential write (up to MB/s)	6900	6600

Compatibility and buying checks

Sequential speeds are manufacturer maxima, not measured game load times. Check your PCIe generation, M.2 dimensions and cooling clearance. The lower of the time or endurance limit normally governs a limited SSD warranty.
Compare new and renewed offers separately. The manufacturer specification does not guarantee the warranty or return policy of a marketplace seller.

Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.

Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.