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Green rectangular M.2 2280 SATA SSD with gold edge connector and black label

SanDisk

SanDisk WDS500G3B0B-00AXS0 500GB M.2 2280 SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-EH2W-M0B6V MPN WDS500G3B0B-00AXS0

500GB M.2 2280 SATA internal SSD reaching 560MB/s read and 510MB/s write with 200TBW endurance

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 510 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 500GB M.2

  • Fast sequential reads up to 560 MB/s for responsive creative workloads
  • Sequential writes up to 510 MB/s keep large file transfers moving quickly
  • High endurance rated at 200 TBW with 1.75M hours MTTF for long-term reliability
  • Low idle power draw of 36 mW slumber and 12 mW DEVSLP extends laptop battery life
  • Includes Acronis True Image cloning software plus WD SSD Dashboard for drive health monitoring

WD Blue SA510 SATA M.2 2280 500GB

This 500GB internal SSD uses the M.2 2280 form factor and a SATA III interface. It is built for consumer workloads such as creative applications, office productivity and general system responsiveness. The drive offers sequential reads up to 560 MBps and writes up to 510 MBps. Random performance reaches 90,000 read IOPS and 82,000 write IOPS.

SATA III practical limits

The SATA III interface caps throughput at 6 Gbps, so real-world speeds cannot exceed the drive's rated 560 MBps read and 510 MBps write. Endurance is rated at 200 TBW with an MTTF of 1.75M hours. Power draw is low at 36 mW idle and 50 mW average active, helping laptop battery life. Operating temperature spans 0 °C to 70 °C.

M.2 slot and SATA wiring check

Verify that your motherboard or laptop provides an M.2 slot keyed for SATA signalling and that the BIOS recognises SATA M.2 devices. The drive measures 2280 mm in length, so the slot must accommodate that size. Confirm you have a free SATA data header and power connection if the platform routes M.2 SATA through the chipset. Acronis True Image for Western Digital is included for cloning.

How it compares

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

Price $124.99
Cheaper than about 65% 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 $249.98 per TB
Pricier than about 70% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineBlue SA510
Model nameWDS500G3B0B
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
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 factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.38 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight4.8g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 19 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

Will this M.2 drive fit in a laptop that only has a 2.5-inch bay?

No, the drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor and requires an M.2 slot; it will not fit a 2.5-inch bay without an adapter.

What software is included to help migrate data from an old hard drive?

The drive includes Acronis True Image for Western Digital, which lets you clone your entire drive and provides backup with cyber protection.

How much power does the drive draw when the system is idle versus under heavy write load?

Idle power is 36 mW in slumber and 12 mW in DEVSLP; maximum write power is 2,000 mW.

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