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WD Blue 500GB SATA SSD (3D NAND) – M.2 2280, 560/530 MB/s

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Western Digital 500GB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s, M.2 2280, Up to 560 MB/s - WDS500G2B0B

WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD with up to 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write. Users report fast boot times and easy installation as an OS drive

Highlights

  • 3D NAND reliability
  • up to 560 MB/s read
  • easy motherboard installation

Pros

  • fast sequential speeds
  • easy installation
  • reliable for OS drive

Cons

  • mixed durability reports

Best For

  • OS drive for desktop PCs
  • secondary storage for games
  • system upgrade for boot drive
  • compact builds
  • B450 motherboard compatibility
  • space-conscious laptops (with M.2 form factor)

Features

  • 3D NAND SATA SSD supports capacities up to 2TB with improved reliability
  • Capacity defined as 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes; accessible capacity varies by environment
  • Sequential read up to 560 MB/s and write up to 530 MB/s for transfers
  • MTTF rated at 1.75 million hours with TBW up to 500 (JEDEC/JESD219)
  • WD FIT Lab certification confirms compatibility with a wide range of systems

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