RAM | 8 GB |
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Hard Drive | 500 GB Solid State Hard Drive |
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Western Digital 500GB WD Blue SN550 NVMe Internal SSD - Gen3 x4 PCIe 8Gb/s, M.2 2280, 3D NAND, Up to 2,400 MB/s - WDS500G2B0C
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Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | NVMe |
Connectivity Technology | SATA |
Brand | Western Digital |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2280 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Solid State Hard Drive |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Blue |
About this item
- Boost your system's performance with next-gen NVMe SSDs
- Over 4 times faster than our SATA SSDs
- Western Digital designed controller and firmware for optimized performance
- Western Digital SSD dashboard constantly monitors the health of your SSD
- NVMe drive not compatible with SATA interface
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Storage Capacity | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Easy to install | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
For gaming | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
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storage capacity | 500 GB | 500 GB | 960 GB | 500 GB | 500 GB | 1000 GB |
hardware interface | pci x 4 | solid state drive | pci x 4 | solid state drive | pci express x4, solid state drive | solid state drive |
compatible devices | Desktop | Laptop, Desktop, PC | Laptop, Desktop, PC | Laptop, Desktop, PC | Laptop, Desktop, PC | Laptop, Desktop, PC |
form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
write speed | 1400 megabits per second | 1500, 1500 | 1900 Megabytes Per Second | 3600, 3600 | 2300 | 4150, 4150 |
read speed | 2400 megabytes per second | 2400 megabytes per second | 2400 megabytes per second | 4000 MB | 3500 megabytes per second | 4150 MB |
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WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSD
Boost Your PC with All-Purpose Productivity
WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSD can deliver over 4 times the speed of our best SATA SSDs. Whether you’re working, creating, or processing large amounts of data, take advantage of this powerful internal drive’s high speeds to do more, faster. There’s no time like now to make the change to NVMe.
The Right Storage for your Next PC
NVMe goes mainstream with a powerful, cost-effective storage solution that adds to the reliability of an SSD.
Do More, Faster
Get breakneck sequential read speeds up to 2,600 MB/s** to improve your productivity no matter what you’re doing or creating.
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Boost your Performance
Western Digital-designed controller and firmware paired with our latest 3D NAND for optimized, consistent performance.
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Sleeker Design, Smoother Performance
Build powerful small-form factor PCs with a slim single-sided
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSD.
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Customer Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Price
| $58.44$58.44 | $76.99$76.99 | $112.99$112.99 | $99.00$99.00 |
Capacity
| Avail up to 2TB | Avail up to 2TB | Avail up to 2TB | Avail up to 2TB |
Interface
| PCIe Gen 3 x4 | PCIe Gen 3 x4 | PCIe Gen4 x4 | PCIe Gen4 x4 |
Form Factor
| M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
Sequential Read
| Up to 2,600 MB/s | Up to 3,470 MB/s | Up to 7,000 MB/s | Up to 7,000 MB/s |
Sequential Write
| Up to 1,800 MB/s | Up tp 3,000 MB/s | Up to 7,000 MB/s | Up to 7,000 MB/s |
TBW
| Up to 900 | Up to 600 | Up to 1,200 | Up to 1,200 |
Product information
Technical Details
Brand | Western Digital |
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Series | SN550 |
Item model number | WDS500G2B0C |
Hardware Platform | PC, Linux, Mac |
Item Weight | 0.247 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.15 x 0.87 x 0.09 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.15 x 0.87 x 0.09 inches |
Color | Blue |
Flash Memory Size | 500 |
Hard Drive Interface | NVMe |
Manufacturer | Western Digital |
ASIN | B07YFF3JCN |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 10, 2019 |
Additional Information
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #683 in Internal Solid State Drives |
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Product Description
Put NVMe power at the heart of your PC for lightning-fast, ultra-responsive performance. The WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSD can deliver over 4 times the speed of our best SATA SSDs. Whether you're working, creating, casual gaming or processing large amounts of data, take advantage of this powerful internal drive's high speeds to do more, Faster. Available in capacities up to 1TB in an affordable M.2 2280 form factor, there's no time Like now to make the change to NVMe. | 1gb = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less, depending on operating environment.
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Customers like the speed, performance, quality and value of the computer drive. They mention that it transfers data very fast, performs flawlessly, and is a solid performer. They appreciate the value for money and the ease of installation.
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Customers like the speed of the hard drive. They say it transfers data very fast, hasn't experienced any slowdowns, errors, or failures, and runs very smooth and fast. Customers also mention that the performance is top-notch and everything is nearly instant.
"...2 years later, this drive has performed flawlessly and with excellent read/write speed...." Read more
"...With NVMe technology, I experience blazing-fast read and write speeds, significantly reducing load times for applications, games, and large files...." Read more
"Works great. Increased computer storage speed." Read more
"...1TB operating system SSD and its QUICK! Win 10 Pro loads up with everything in about 30 sec! This is a fantastic SSD and works LIGHTENING FAST!..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the drive. They say it performs flawlessly, has excellent read and write speeds, and works perfectly in other systems. Some mention that the drive has zero issues and performs better than any SATA drive in real world applications. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and quality of the product.
"...More than 2 years later, this drive has performed flawlessly and with excellent read/write speed...." Read more
"...Plugged it into my system and it’s working great. Great memory upgrade for my laptop. Will update if anything bad occurs." Read more
"Works great. Increased computer storage speed." Read more
"Great device. So far works without any problems." Read more
Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it's a very decent drive with excellent speeds. They also say it has a solid performance and is a great drive for gaming. Customers also mention that the quality is as expected and does not disappoint.
"Great device. So far works without any problems." Read more
"...Win 10 Pro loads up with everything in about 30 sec! This is a fantastic SSD and works LIGHTENING FAST!..." Read more
"...This is my first NVME drive and it does not disappoint. Plenty of storage and it's nice and fast...." Read more
"...Speedy drive for everyday, mainstream computing at an EXCELLENT price (amazon.com)..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the computer drive. They mention that it offers amazing performance and storage for a very good price. Some say that the value to performance ratio is great.
"...Overall, this is a great drive for the price and I'm looking at purchasing another one in the near future for the second M.2 slot on my board." Read more
"...Speedy drive for everyday, mainstream computing at an EXCELLENT price (amazon.com)..." Read more
"...this board as it's high quality, fast responding, and is moderately priced! It sure beats having to buy a new laptop." Read more
"Entry Level product at a good price that's been fast and dependable" Read more
Customers find the installation process of the WD Blue SN550 NVMe to be very easy. They mention that there is no real setup required, the method is incredibly simple, and the drive installs easily into the motherboard slots. They also say that the cloning process was simple.
"...As for installation, well....it was incredibly easy! Basically plug and play on my Windows computer with ASUS motherboard...." Read more
"...Easy to install? I would give 5 stars if this kit had not been missing the brass half-nut screw...." Read more
"...It was super easy to install in the system and I like that there are no power or data cables to mess with...." Read more
"...The install was fast and easy and anyone with a good screwdriver can install this board into a laptop...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the storage space provided by the computer drive. They mention that it provides a lot of storage in a small device, is easy to install, and is a value-oriented storage solution. Some say that it works like a charm for personal storage, family photos, and games, and that it's perfect for high data workloads and transfers. Overall, most are happy with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...Plugged it into my system and it’s working great. Great memory upgrade for my laptop. Will update if anything bad occurs." Read more
"...This is my first NVME drive and it does not disappoint. Plenty of storage and it's nice and fast...." Read more
"...the WD Blue SN550 delivers as a low power, reliable, and value-oriented storage solution." Read more
"As i said, this is a very good SSD. Fast access. BIG space. It has the WIN 11 os on it only...." Read more
Customers like the stability of the computer drive. They say it's dependable, solid, and high quality. Customers also mention that it consumes very little power and is a high quality component.
"...The Western Digital 500GB board is an excellent and high quality component that will immediately upgrade your machine and make your laptop more..." Read more
"Entry Level product at a good price that's been fast and dependable" Read more
"...What was apparent was the hard drive showed 100% usage even when no resources were being used...." Read more
"This is a great SSD and has been very reliable and very fast in my PC...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the mounting of the computer drive. They mention that it doesn't come with a mounting bracket or screw. Some say that the screws are very small and not used anywhere else on the computer.
"...I would give 5 stars if this kit had not been missing the brass half-nut screw...." Read more
"...It does not come with a screw to secure it to your motherboard...." Read more
"...They are very small screws not used anywhere else on the computer, so be sure you have a screw or two on hand...." Read more
"...The screws were very tiny (which is to be expected for a smaller drive) and with my big hands it was quite difficult to install...." Read more
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More than 2 years later, this drive has performed flawlessly and with excellent read/write speed. I use it primarily for game files that need to be accessed quickly while running the games via Steam, Epic, Robot Cache, etc.
As for installation, well....it was incredibly easy! Basically plug and play on my Windows computer with ASUS motherboard. Make sure you have the proper port on your motherboard before buying, though. Some don't have it. Some have two and you need to use a specific one first. Just check yours out first, but then don't hesitate to buy this drive once you know you have a spot for it.
A couple counter-points based on other peoples reviews:
1) It does not come with a screw to secure it to your motherboard. This is not Western Digital's fault, stop blaming them or any other drive manufacturer for that matter. The screw should be supplied by your motherboard manufacturer (if you built your own system) or your system builder (if you bought a pre-built PC)
2) Cloning Software: Several buyers complained that this does not come with software to clone your old drive to the new one. Free software is available and Western Digital could have done a better job advertising this. They have a free version of Acronis True Image WD Edition Software available to on their website anyone can download. Personally I would recommend doing a clean install anytime you replace your boot drive to clean out old junk you don't use anymore and make your system perform better overall. If you choose to reinstall a fresh copy of Windows 10, get the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft and use it to make a bootable USB drive. Just make sure to plug it into a USB 2.0 port when you install. Using a USB 3.0 port sounds like it would be faster but it's not, it will result in the install processing getting stuck, trust me...
I also encourage you to do your research before purchasing, studying my motherboard manual a little closer would have saved me a little frustration. You may find yourself in a similar situation.
My motherboard (Gigabyte Z170X - Gaming 5) has two M.2 slots. I could only get it to boot to Windows from one of the slots, the other would recognize the drive for storage it just wouldn't boot from it.
The slot it requires me to use to boot also disabled 4 out of the 6 SATA ports on the motherboard (as the NVME drive now used those PCI-E channels to communicate). This meant I had to reconfigure how my other drives were plugged into the motherboard and I ultimately had to unplug three of my other SATA devices since they had nowhere to plug into. Again, not the NVME's fault; it's a configuration issue I should have seen coming.
Overall, this is a great drive for the price and I'm looking at purchasing another one in the near future for the second M.2 slot on my board.
I will say, trying to get that microscopic screw into an equally miniscule hole made me wish I had taken the whole darn thing apart, but after dropping it onto the motherboard and retrieving it with tweezers several times, I did get it into the standoff hole and got the M.2 card secured. After that I booted right up and it was instantly recognized and I just followed the instructions to get it formatted right, and now it's holding a bunch of Steam games.
I definitely recommend this card, the price is definitely worth it to me. Just either install it when you're building your PC or make sure you have the tiny screws handy. Also the speed has only ever been very fast and I've never had an issue waiting for a game to load.
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