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SanDisk WDS500G3B0A-00AXR0 500GB 2.5" SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-HY13-J2XR3 MPN WDS500G3B0A-00AXR0

A 2.5 inch SATA III solid-state drive with 500GB of 3D NAND TLC storage, DRAM cache and AES 256-bit encryption, reaching 560MB/s read and 510MB/s write speeds with 90000 read and 82000 write IOPS

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 510 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 500GB

  • Faster creative workflows with sequential reads up to 560 MB/s
  • Responsive multitasking from 90,000 random read IOPS and 82,000 write IOPS
  • Data protected by hardware AES 256-bit encryption
  • Long-term reliability rated at 200 TB written and 1.75M hours MTTF
  • Low power draw extends laptop battery life with 36 mW idle and 12 mW DEVSLP

WD Blue SA510 500 GB SATA SSD

The WD Blue SA510 is a 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive built for consumer PCs and laptops that use the SATA III interface. It stores 500 GB on 3D NAND TLC memory with a DRAM cache and includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption for data security.

Upgrade from mechanical hard drives

Replacing a traditional hard drive with this SSD raises sequential read speeds to 560 MBps and write speeds to 510 MBps while delivering 90,000 random read IOPS and 82,000 random write IOPS. The jump is worth it when faster boot times, quicker application launches and lower power draw matter for daily creative or productivity workloads.

Check SATA port and 2.5-inch bay

Verify that the target system has a free SATA III port and a 2.5-inch drive bay or mounting bracket. Confirm the operating system supports AHCI mode for full performance and plan to use the included Acronis True Image software for drive cloning and the downloadable SSD Dashboard for health monitoring.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $92.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 560 MB/s
Lower than about 60% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $185.98 per TB
Pricier than about 56% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineBlue SA510
Model nameWDS500G3B0A
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 510 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 90,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 82,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND TLC
Cache memoryDRAM
Data encryptionAES 256-bit encryption
Write endurance200 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power drawSlumber (mW): 36
DEVSLP (mW): 12
Active power drawAverage Active Power (mW): 50
Max Read Operating (mW): 1,800
Max Write Operating6 (mW): 2,000
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Overall width69.85 mm
Product depth100.2 mm
Product weight34.6g
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size126 × 102 × 20 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-55 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1,500G @ 0.5 msec half sine
Vibration toleranceOperating Vibration: 5.0 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz
Non-operating Vibration: 4.9 gRMS, 7-800 Hz
More details
Mean time to failureUp to 1.75M hours

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Questions about this item

Does the 2.5" WD Blue SA510 fit a standard 7 mm SATA drive bay?

Yes, the 2.5" form factor matches the common 7 mm laptop and desktop drive bay used for SATA SSDs.

What is the correct way to install the drive so the SATA data and power connectors seat fully?

Align the L-shaped SATA data and power plugs with the drive ports, press straight in until they click, then secure the drive with the chassis screws or caddy rails.

How can I check the 200 TBW endurance rating and drive health over time?

Use the downloadable Western Digital SSD Dashboard to monitor total bytes written, SMART attributes, temperature and remaining spare area.

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