WD 500GB Blue 3D NAND M.2 SATA SSD/Solid State Drive
500GB WD Blue 3D, M.2 (2280) SATA III 6Gb/s SSD, 3D NAND, Read 560MB/s, Write 530MB/s, 95k/84k IOPS, Retail
M.2 500GB WD BLUE HDD
Upgraded Storage for Everyday Computing Needs
The 500GB WD BLUE is a high-quality SDD that delivers incredible performance thanks to its easy to install M.2 form factor that is just 1.5mm in height, the WD BLUE SDD’s technical highlight is it’s 6Gb/s interface, which is the latest SATA III standard. This drive in particular has a storage capacity of 560GB, a read speed of up to 540MB/s and write speeds of up to 530MB/s which delivers fast system boot times and less load time.
500GB
M.2
22x80
SATAIII
6Gb/s
560MB/s
Sequential Read
530MB/s
Sequential Write
95K IOPS
Random Read
84K IOPS
Random Write
Build it in BLUE
With superior performance and leading-edge reliability, the WD BLUE SSD offers digital storage that is optimized for multi-tasking and ready to keep up with your high performance computing needs. This form factor is the M.2 2280 SSD which is just 1.5mm thick and with WD’s Functional Integrity Testing Lab (FIT Lab™) certification, the WD BLUE SSD is compatible with a wide range of computers, so you can be sure you are making the right choice.
Other Solid State Drives in the M.2 WD BLUE 3D NAND range:
250GB
1TB
2TB
2.5" WD BLUE 3D NAND range:
250GB
500GB
1TB
2TB
Superior Performance for High-End Computing
Leading-Edge Performance
For high-end computing applications like gaming, HD media playback, or creative software, look to WD BLUE 3D NAND SATA SSDs. 3D NAND technology helps enable sequential read speeds up to 560MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 530MB/s for fast system boot-ups, quick application responses, and rapid transfer speeds.
High Capacity with Enhanced Reliability
Superior Reliability and Efficiency
A WD BLUE 3D NAND SATA SSD uses 3D NAND technology not only for higher capacities (up to 2TB) than the previous generation WD Blue SSDs, but also to help reduce cell-to-cell interference for enhanced reliability. Offering improved endurance, a WD BLUE 3D NAND SATA SSD features an active power draw up to 25% lower than previous generations of WD BLUE SSDs. And with less power used, you’re able to work longer before recharging your laptop.
BLUE SSD Features
Maximized Multitasking
WD BLUE solid state drives are optimized for multitasking and can easily run several resource-heavy applications simultaneously. Run a background virus scan while watching a 4K video and checking your email.
5-Year Limited Warranty
Every WD BLUE SSD comes with a 5-year warranty, so you can be confident of your storage when you upgrade or replace any of your drives.
Broad Compatibility
Every WD BLUE SSD goes through extensive compatibility and reliability testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of the WD brand. With a certification from the WD Functional Integrity Testing Labs (FIT Labs), every WD BLUE SSD is verified for compatibility with a wide range of desktop and laptop computers.
Free WD SSD Dashboard
The downloadable WD SSD Dashboard provides a suite of tools so you’re always able to check on the health of your solid state drive. Available for free, this WD SSD Dashboard helps you track things like disk model, firmware version, S.M.A.R.T. attributes, or simply find out how much space you have left on your WD BLUE SSD.
