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Pros and cons

According to our solid state drive (SSD) expert

  • With NVMe/PCIe support without an extra cable, you can insert this SSD into an M key of a motherboard or laptop.
  • You can transfer files at up to 3600MB/s speed and open them at up to 4000MB/s speed.
  • You receive a 5-year warranty from Western Digital.
  • This M.2 SSD doesn't fit on every motherboard due to the M key, so make sure the connectors match.

Description

Note: this M.2 SSD has a PCI Express 3.0 (NVMe) interface and only works if your system supports PCIe/NVMe. In addition, the SSD had an M key, which only fits in systems with an M slot. Make sure to check this in the manual of your laptop or motherboard.

Transfer files very fast with the WD Blue SN580 NVMe SSD 500GB. This SSD has an M key with 5 pins. The WD Blue SN580 also has 500GB storage capacity. This is enough storage for around 50,000 photos or 15 hours of 4K footage. You can transfer files extremely fast thanks to the 3600MB/s maximum write speed. The 4000MB/s read speed also allows you to quickly open them. This makes the SSD suitable for gaming as well. Because of the PCIe 4.0 interface, this internal SSD delivers extra good performances and lets you boot your laptop or desktop quickly. You get a 5-year warranty from Western Digital.

This is what you get

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Key specs

Total storage capacity

500 GB

Terabytes Written

300 TB

Maximum read speed

4000 MB/s

Maximum write speed

3600 MB/s

Type of SSD

M.2 NVMe (PCIe)

M.2 SSD connector type

M
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Most helpful reviews

9,0/10 ()

€ to TB, definitely worth it

  • Easy to install
  • Good speed in an external USB drive
  • Heat sink paste included
  • You have to search in Windows to find out how to get this working as an external drive

Installed in an external USB case It took a bit of searching in Windows to see the drive. Not tried in a MOBO

  • valentijn

  • 24 November 2024

  • Automatic translation off Dutch

10/10 ()

Fast, reliable and good

  • Fast delivery
  • Works fine

Works great, lots of space

  • Gerard

  • 14 January 2025

  • Automatic translation off Dutch

8,0/10 ()

good and less good

  • fast delivery
  • no proof of purchase (due to warranty) other than bank transfer. Just put paper receipt in the box.

product (SSD) delivered quickly.

  • avdh

  • 18 January 2025

  • Automatic translation off Dutch

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Specifications

Product

Product number

950707

Manufacturer code

WDS500G3B0E

Brand

Western Digital

Warranty

3 years

Processing of your defect

Via Coolblue

Storage properties

Total storage capacity

500 GB

Type of SSD

M.2 NVMe (PCIe)

M.2 PCIe version

4.0

Memory type (SSD)

Triple Level Cell (TLC)

Connection and compatibility

M.2 SSD connector type

M

Compatible with product type

Desktop, Laptop

With heatsink

General properties

Depth

8 cm

Height

0,23 cm

Width

2,2 cm

Color

Blue

Speed and performance

Terabytes Written

300 TB

Maximum read speed

4000 MB/s

Maximum write speed

3600 MB/s

Output operations per second (IOPS)

450000

Input operations per second (IOPS)

750000

Power usage

Average power consumption

65 W