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Silver rectangular 2.5-inch SATA SSD with label and connector visible

Western Digital

Western Digital WDS200T2B0A 2 TB 2.5-inch SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-33TN-SHW4A

2.5-inch SATA internal SSD with 2 TB capacity, sequential read up to 800 IOPS and sequential write up to 530.0 MB/s

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speed800 input output operations per second
  • Sequential write speed530.0 MB/s
  • Interface typeSerial ata600
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 2 TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface delivers up to 560 MB/s sequential read
  • 800 IOPS random read accelerates application launch times
  • 550 IOPS random write improves multitasking responsiveness
  • 5-inch 7 mm form factor fits standard laptop and desktop bays

2 TB SATA SSD for everyday workloads

This 2 TB 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drive uses 3D NAND to deliver capacity for business and personal storage. The SATA 6 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop and desktop bays without extra adapters. Sequential read reaches 800 IOPS while sequential write hits 530.0 MB/s. Random 4 KB read and write are rated at 600 and 550 IOPS respectively.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

With no moving parts the drive runs silently and produces minimal heat inside a 2.5-inch chassis. Typical SATA SSD power draw stays low during active reads and writes, keeping system thermals simple. The 0.28 in height leaves airflow unobstructed in tight drive cages. No fan or heatsink is required for standard operation.

WD Dashboard software and Acronis cloning

The bundled WD Dashboard utility adds SMART monitoring, firmware updates and drive-health alerts from the desktop. Acronis True Image WD Edition enables full-disk cloning to migrate an existing OS without reinstalling. Both tools are optional downloads that do not affect raw drive performance. They simplify setup and ongoing maintenance for non-technical users.

How it compares

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

Price $296.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential write speed 530.0 MB/s
Lower than about 60% of the 1,184 comparable items (median 1,700 MB/s).
Price per TB $148.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 58% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product linePrevious Generation
Model nameWESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
Part numberWDS200T2B0A
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useBusiness, personal
Performance
Sequential read speed800 input output operations per second
Sequential write speed530.0 MB/s
Sustained random 4KB read600 input output operations per second
Random write (4K)550 input output operations per second
Storage
Cache memory2 unknown modifier
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial ata600
ConnectionSATA
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height3.95 in x 2.75 in x 0.28 in
Overall width3.95 in x 2.75 in x 0.28 in
Product depth3.95 in x 2.75 in x 0.28 in
Product weight2 oz
In the box
Included itemsDrive only

Questions about this item

How do I install this 2.5-inch SATA SSD and what step is often missed?

Mount the drive in a 2.5-inch bay, connect the SATA data cable to a SATA 6Gb/s port and attach a SATA power connector; the step often missed is enabling AHCI mode in the system BIOS before cloning or installing the OS.

What maintenance or replacement will this WD Blue 3D NAND drive need later?

No mechanical maintenance is required; monitor SMART attributes such as media wear indicator and total bytes written, and replace the drive when the wear indicator approaches the rated endurance limit.

What limit appears first during sustained writes on this 2 TB SATA SSD?

The sequential write speed of 530.0 MB/s is the first bottleneck under continuous large-file workloads, while random 4 KB write IOPS of 550 governs mixed workloads.

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