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SanDisk WDS500G3X0E 500GB internal SSD

SKU CH-283Y-CHZ8T MPN WDS500G3X0E

A 500 GB internal solid state drive with an M.2 2280 form factor, PCIe Gen4 16 GT/s interface and NVMe protocol delivering up to 5000 MB/s sequential read and 4000 MB/s sequential write

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 4,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen4 16GT/s, up to 4 Lanes
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

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Capacity 500GB

  • Up to 5000 MB/s read speed cuts game load times
  • PCIe Gen4 16GT/s interface enables smoother in-game responsiveness
  • 300 TBW endurance rating supports heavy daily write workloads
  • 75 million hours MTTF indicates long-term drive reliability
  • 65 mW active power draw keeps system thermals lower

WD_BLACK SN770 500GB NVMe SSD

The WD_BLACK SN770 is a consumer-grade internal SSD built for gaming and heavy workloads. It uses the M.2 2280 form factor and connects through a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface. The drive targets users who want faster load times and smoother in-game responsiveness without moving to higher-capacity models.

500GB capacity with 300 TBW endurance

At 500GB the drive holds a solid library of current titles plus patches and downloadable content. Sequential reads reach 5000 MBps and writes reach 4000 MBps, while random performance hits 460000 read IOPS and 800000 write IOPS. The 300 TBW rating and 1.75 million hour MTTF provide headroom for years of daily gaming writes before wear becomes a concern.

M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe integration

The single-sided M.2 2280 module fits standard motherboard slots and runs on the NVMe protocol with up to four lanes of PCIe Gen4 bandwidth. Active power draw is 65mW and the controller includes thermal management to sustain performance under load. The drive operates from 0 to 85 degrees Celsius and survives 1500G shock, making it suitable for both desktop and compatible laptop builds.

How it compares

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

Price $61.99
Cheaper than about 86% 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 5,000 MB/s
Higher than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $123.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 71% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineBLACK SN770 NVMe
Model nameWDS500G3 × 0E
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 4,000 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 460,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 800,000 IOPS
Storage
Write endurance300 TBW
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen4 16GT/s, up to 4 Lanes
Power
Active power draw65mW
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.38 mm
Overall width22 +/- 0.15 mm
Product depth80 +/- 0.15 mm
Product weight5.5g +/- 0.5g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 22 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range32ºF to 185ºF (0ºC to 85ºC)
Storage temperature range-40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC)
Max shock tolerance1500G
More details
Mean time to failure1.75 Million hours

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Questions about this item

Will the WD_BLACK SN770 work in my older motherboard that only has a PCIe Gen3 M.2 slot?

The SN770 is backwards-compatible with PCIe Gen3 motherboards; it will operate at Gen3 speeds instead of the rated PCIe Gen4 16GT/s 5000 MBps sequential read.

How can I verify the drive is delivering its rated 5000 MBps sequential read and 4000 MBps sequential write after installation?

Run a benchmark such as CrystalDiskMark on the NVMe drive; results approaching 5000 MBps read and 4000 MBps write confirm the PCIe Gen4 link is active and the SN770 is performing to spec.

Does the WDS500G3X0E retail box include a heatsink or mounting screw, or must I buy them separately?

The drive ships as a bare M.2 2280 module; any motherboard M.2 heatsink and the M.2 mounting screw are supplied by the board manufacturer, not in the SSD package.

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