Sequential read speeds of up to 545 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 525 MB/s.
An industry-leading 1.75M hours Mean Time To Failure (MTTF) and several error-correction technologies for lasting reliability.
Optimized for multitasking to simultaneously run resource-heavy applications without system slow-down.
Available in 2.5"/7mm and M.2 2280 models to accommodate most PCs.
WD FIT Lab certification for compatibility across a wide range of laptop and desktop computers.
The free, downloadable WD SSD Dashboard lets you easily monitor the status of your drive.
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Overview
Specs
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Learn more about the Western Digital WDS500G1B0A
Model
Brand
Western Digital
Series
Blue
Model
WDS500G1B0A
Device Type
Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used For
Consumer
Details
Form Factor
2.5"
Capacity
500GB
Memory Components
2D NAND
Interface
SATA III
Performance
Max Sequential Read
Up to 545 MBps
Max Sequential Write
Up to 525 MBps
4KB Random Read
Up to 100,000 IOPS
4KB Random Write
Up to 80,000 IOPS
MTTF
1,750,000 hours
Features
Features
Superior performance for high-end computing For high-end computing applications like gaming, HD media playback, or creative software, WD Blue solid state drives have the speed you need for the performance you want. Tiered caching technology utilizing SLC (single-level cell) and TLC flash technology enables sequential read speeds of up to 545 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 525 MB/s, allowing for fast system boot up, quick application response, and rapid transfer speeds.
Leading-edge reliability With no moving parts, a solid statedrive is designed to help protect against data loss if a drive is accidentally bumped or dropped. And with 1.75M hours MTTF (mean time to failure) and an endurance rating of up to 400 TBW (terabytes written), WD Blue SSDs can help protect data for years to come. WD Blue solid state drives also use several leading error-correction technologies to help protect against data loss and provide lasting reliability.
Maximized multitasking WD Blue solid state drives are optimized for multitasking and can easily run several resource-heavy applications simultaneously. Run a background virus scan while watching a 4K video and checking your email.
Broad compatibility Every WD Blue SSD goes through extensive compatibility and reliability testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of the WD brand. With a certification from the WD Functional Integrity Testing Labs (FIT Labs), every WD Blue SSD is verified for compatibility with a wide range of desktop and laptop computers.
Free WD SSD Dashboard The downloadable WD SSD Dashboard provides a suite of tools so you're always able to check on the health of your solid state drive. Available for free, this WD SSD Dashboard helps you track things like disk model, firmware version, S.M.A.R.T. attributes, or simply find out how much space you have left on your WD Blue SSD.
Environmental
Power Consumption (Idle)
6.0-7.7mW
Power Consumption (Active)
Average Active: 70mW Max Read Operating: 2.85W Max Write Operating: 4.00W