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Western Digital

Western Digital WDS500G1B0E 500GB M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-GSP8-1EGQA MPN WDS500G1B0E

PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD delivering 3600 MB/s reads and 2000 MB/s writes with 300 TBW endurance

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

Model 500GB PCIe 4.0

  • Fast load times with up to 3600 MB/s sequential read speed
  • Responsive gameplay from up to 2000 MB/s sequential write performance
  • Smooth multitasking via up to 360,000 random read IOPS
  • Reliable operation with 1,750,000 hour MTTF rating
  • Extended write endurance of 300 TBW for heavy workloads

WD Black SN750 SE 500GB NVMe drive

The WD Black SN750 SE is a 500GB internal SSD built for consumer PCs that need fast storage for games and applications. It uses the M.2 2280 form factor and connects through a PCI-Express 4.0 interface for high throughput. Sequential reads reach up to 3600 MBps and writes up to 2000 MBps. Random performance hits 360000 read IOPS and 480000 write IOPS.

Check motherboard slot and OS support

Verify that your motherboard has an M.2 slot wired for PCIe 4.0 x4 to get the rated speeds; the drive will also work in PCIe 3.0 slots at reduced bandwidth. Ensure your operating system includes an NVMe driver or can load one during installation. The drive ships without a heatsink, so confirm your board provides adequate airflow or a built-in M.2 shield.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The controller is rated for an operating range of 0°C to 70°C and a storage range of -55°C to 85°C. With no moving parts the drive produces no audible noise during operation. The manufacturer states the SN750 SE draws up to 30 percent less power than its predecessor, helping laptop battery life. Endurance is rated at 300 TBW with a 1750000 hour MTTF.

How it compares

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

Price $53.99
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 3,600 MB/s
Higher than about 61% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $107.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 81% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineBLACK SN750 SE NVMe
Model nameWDS500G1B0E
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,600 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,000 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 360,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 480,000 IOPS
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height2.38 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight7.5g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size124 × 102 × 20 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-55 °C to 85 °C
More details
Mean time to failure1,750,000 h

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Questions about this item

What does the 500 GB WD Black SN750 SE include and is a heatsink required?

The drive ships as a bare M.2 2280 module without a heatsink; the motherboard slot provides all mechanical retention and power, so no extra parts are needed for installation.

Should I choose the 500 GB model or the larger 1 TB version?

The 500 GB model delivers 300 TBW endurance and up to 3 600 MB/s sequential reads; the 1 TB variant doubles capacity and raises TBW to 600, so pick 1 TB if you need more game storage and write longevity.

How does the quoted 3 600 MB/s sequential read translate to real gaming loads?

In a PCIe 4.0 slot the drive can sustain 3 600 MB/s reads and 2 000 MB/s writes, cutting game and level load times versus PCIe 3.0 SSDs while drawing up to 30 % less power.

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