WD Blue SN5000 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD

The Western Digital Blue SN5000 is a mainstream solid-state drive utilizing the PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, targeting users requiring a significant upgrade in system responsiveness. This 500 GB model adheres to the standard M.2 2280 form factor, making it suitable for modern desktop motherboards and compatible performance laptops. Sequential reading performance reaches 5000 MB/s, supported by sequential writing speeds of 4000 MB/s, facilitating efficient handling of large files and rapid application loading.

The drive incorporates 3D TLC NAND technology and features an endurance rating of 300 TBW, positioning it for reliable daily use in professional or power-user environments. Its efficient controller design helps maintain a low average power consumption of 0.075 Watts, which is beneficial in portable computing scenarios where power management is critical. The compact, single-sided design ensures broad compatibility within restricted chassis spaces, including ultra-thin notebooks and mini-PCs.

• Storage capacity: 500 GB
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 with NVMe 1.4 support
• NAND flash type: 3D TLC NAND
• Random Read IOPS: 460,000
• Random Write IOPS: 770,000
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 1,750,000 hours
• Dimensions: 80.15 mm (L) x 22.15 mm (W) x 2.38 mm (H)
• Data integrity support: ECC and SMART enabled
• Operating shock resistance: 1500 G