Description
ModelWDS500G5B0E
FAST GEN4 PERFORMANCE. SMART EVERYDAY UPGRADE.
The WD Blue SN5100 500GB is designed to deliver fast PCIe Gen4 performance at an accessible price point, making it ideal for users upgrading from SATA or older NVMe drives.
With speeds up to 6,600MB/s read and 5,600MB/s write, it offers a major boost in system responsiveness, reducing load times and improving workflow efficiency.
Powered by SanDisk 3D CBA NAND and nCache™ 4.0 technology, it accelerates file transfers and multitasking, ensuring smoother performance in everyday applications and creative workloads.
Its single-sided M.2 2280 design ensures wide compatibility across desktops and laptops, making it one of the easiest high-performance upgrades you can install.
WHY IT’S A GREAT CHOICE
STRONG GEN4 PERFORMANCE AT A GREAT PRICE
Up to 6,600MB/s delivers high-end speeds without premium pricing.
PERFECT UPGRADE FROM SATA OR GEN3
Massive boost in boot times, app loading, and overall responsiveness.
IDEAL FOR EVERYDAY USERS & GAMERS
Handles gaming, office work, and multitasking smoothly.
SMART PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY
nCache™ 4.0 improves real-world speed and efficiency.
COMPACT & HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
Fits laptops, desktops, and compact builds with ease.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Model | Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 (WDS500G5B0E) |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe |
| Flash Memory Type | 3D CBA NAND (QLC) |
| Sequential Read Speed | Up to 6,600 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | Up to 5,600 MB/s |
| Random Read/Write | Up to 660K / 1.1M IOPS |
| Endurance (TBW) | ~300 TBW |
| Cache | nCache™ 4.0 + HMB |
| Security | AES 256-bit Encryption |
| MTTF | Up to 1.75 Million Hours |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 85°C |
| Dimensions | 80 × 22 × 2.38 mm |
| Compatibility | Laptop & Desktop |
| Warranty | 5 Years |


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