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SanDisk WDS500G3B0E internal SSD

SKU CH-NR50-14B6S MPN WDS500G3B0E

500 GB M.2 2280 internal SSD with PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe 1.4 protocol delivering up to 4000 MB/s reads and 3600 MB/s writes

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 4,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 3,600 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

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Capacity 500GB

  • Up to 4000 MBps sequential read speeds data into memory fast
  • Up to 3600 MBps sequential write speeds move large files quickly
  • 450000 IOPS random read keeps multitasking responsive
  • 300 TBW endurance rating supports heavy workloads
  • 3 mW idle power extends laptop battery life

WD Blue SN580 500GB NVMe SSD

The WD Blue SN580 WDS500G3B0E is a consumer-grade internal solid state drive built on the M.2 2280 form factor. It uses TLC memory and connects through a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe 1.4 protocol. The drive targets everyday workloads such as application loading, media storage and multitasking.

PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface limits

The PCI-Express 4.0 x4 link caps sequential throughput at the drive's rated 4000 MBps read and 3600 MBps write. Random performance reaches 450000 IOPS read and 750000 IOPS write within that same bus constraint. Systems limited to PCI-Express 3.0 will reduce these ceiling figures proportionally.

500GB capacity and 300TB endurance

At 500GB the drive holds operating system, applications and a working library of photos or 4K video. The 300TB written endurance rating provides ample headroom for typical consumer write workloads. Sustained heavy writes will eventually hit the SLC cache boundary and settle to native TLC speeds.

How it compares

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

Price $54.99
Cheaper than about 89% 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 4,000 MB/s
Higher than about 63% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $109.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 80% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineWD Blue SN580
Model nameWDS500G3B0E
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 4,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 3,600 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 450,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 750,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeTLC
Write endurance300 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.4
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Power
Idle power drawPS5 (Sleep) 3.3mW
Active power draw6.5 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.38 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight5.5g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 19 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 85 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1,500G @0.5 ms half sine
Vibration toleranceOperating Vibration: 5 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz, 3 axes
Non-operating Vibration: 4.9 gRMS, 7-800 Hz, 3 axes
More details
Mean time to failure1.5M Hours

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Questions about this item

Which capacity should I choose between the 500GB model and larger options?

The 500GB WDS500G3B0E suits operating systems, core applications and moderate media libraries; higher-capacity models in the same series provide more space for large project files and 4K video.

What does the 4000 MBps sequential read figure mean in daily use?

It allows large game levels, 4K footage and big datasets to load noticeably faster than older drives, though real-world speed depends on the host system and file sizes.

How does the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface limit performance?

The drive runs at its rated 4000 MBps read and 3600 MBps write on a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot; on a 3.0 slot the same drive will be capped at roughly half those speeds.

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