The Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Endurance (TBW) (325% better).
WD Black SN770 1TB wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 69% better).
Recommendation
Choose FireCuda 530 2TB if you want the best overall performance — especially endurance (tbw).
Choose WD Black SN770 1TB if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | SeagateFireCuda 530 2TB | Western DigitalWD Black SN770 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 2000 GB+100% | 1000 GB |
| Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 | PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Form Factor | M.2-2280 | M.2-2280 |
| NAND Type | TLC | TLC |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read | 7,300 MB/s+42% | 5,150 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | ||
| 6,900 MB/s+41% |
| 4,900 MB/s |
| Endurance (TBW) | 2,550+325% | 600 |
| Features | ||
| DRAM Cache | Yes+100% | No |
| Platform | ||
| Controller | Phison PS5018-E18 | WD in-house |
| PCIe Gen | 4 | 4 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $180 | $55−69% |
| Release Date | Jun 2021 | Feb 2022 |
