Brand: Western Digital (WD) · SKU: WDS500G1B0B · MPN: WDS500G1B0B · Category: Storage
The WD Blue SSD delivers 500GB of storage capacity for storing your apps, multimedia content, and files. This internal SATA-based SSD sports an M.2 2280 form factor, which resembles an oversized desktop memory module, and is compatible with ultrabooks and NUCs that have a 2280 M.2 slot. For performance, it comes armed with Tiered Caching technology that utilizes SLC (single-level cell) and TLC (triple-level cell) flash technologies to enable up to sequential 545 MB/s read and 525 MB/s write speeds. It features an industry-leading 1.75M hours Mean Time To Failure (MTTF) and several error-correction technologies for lasting reliability. It is optimized for multitasking to simultaneously run resource-heavy applications without system slow-down. The drive uses the SATA III 6Gb/s interface and is based on TLC memory components. Free, downloadable WD SSD Dashboard software is available to monitor the health of the drive. It is certified by the WD FIT Lab for compatibility across a wide range
| Capacity | 500 GB |
|---|---|
| Interface | SATA III (6Gb/s) |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| 4KB Random Read | Up to 100,000 IOPS |
| 4KB Random Write | Up to 80,000 IOPS |
| Memory Components | 2D NAND (TLC) |
| Max Shock Resistance | 1,500G @ 0.5 msec half sine |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ +70°C |
| Sequential Read Speed | Up to 545 MBps |
| Sequential Write Speed | Up to 525 MBps |
| Active Power Consumption | Average: 70mW; Max Read: 2.85W; Max Write: 4.00W |
| MTTF (Mean Time To Failure) | 1,750,000 hours |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
| Weight | 7.00g |
| Dimensions | 1.35mm (Height) x 22.00mm (Width) x 80.00mm (Depth) |
The WD Blue WDS500G1B0B is a 500GB M.2 2280 solid-state drive utilizing the SATA III interface. It is designed for consumer use, offering sequential read speeds up to 545MB/s and write speeds up to 525MB/s, making it suitable for general computing and multitasking needs. It employs Tiered Caching technology for performance enhancement.
Yes, this WD Blue 500GB SATA III M.2 Internal SSD (WDS500G1B0B) is 100% genuine Western Digital (WD) hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This WD Blue 500GB SATA III M.2 Internal SSD includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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Yes, we have a 30-day return policy on all products. Restocking fees may apply for opened items. Please see our return policy for complete details.
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