Western Digital WD Blue 3D NAND 500GB 2.5" SATA III Internal PC SSD - WDS500G2B0A

Power up your computing infrastructure and experience lightning-fast system responsiveness with the Western Digital WD Blue 3D NAND 500GB Internal SATA SSD (Model: WDS500G2B0A). Engineered for high-end computing demands—including creative editing suites, HD media playback, and intensive multitasking—this reliable drive is an ideal solution for upgrading existing hardware fleets or refurbishing legacy laptop and desktop setups. By utilizing cutting-edge 3D NAND technology, this drive delivers massive storage potential and exceptional endurance while preventing cell-to-cell interference for sustained data integrity.

The WD Blue 3D NAND SSD pushes the limits of the SATA III 6 Gb/s interface to optimize your daily workflow efficiency. It reaches superior performance benchmarks with blazing sequential read speeds of up to 560 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 530 MB/s. These top-tier speeds translate directly to near-instantaneous system boot-ups, rapid application load times, and fluid file transfers. Furthermore, the drive operates with enhanced power efficiency, featuring an active power draw up to 25% lower than previous generations of WD Blue SSDs, keeping your laptop running longer between charges.

Product Features:

High-End SATA III Benchmarks: Maximizes your system's data throughput with impressive speeds up to 560 MB/s sequential read and 530 MB/s sequential write.
Advanced 3D NAND Architecture: Employs vertical cell stacking to achieve high capacity while actively reducing cell-to-cell interference for rock-solid reliability.
Enhanced Power Efficiency: Engineered with a low active power draw to decrease overall battery consumption, letting notebook users work longer on the go.
Robust Multitasking Capability: Optimized to easily handle simultaneous, resource-heavy applications without experiencing processing lag or system bottlenecking.
Proven Form Factor Integration: Built in a standard, ultra-slim 2.5-inch/7mm case profile designed to fit cleanly into modern thin laptops or traditional desktop drive bays.
WD FIT Lab Validation: Extensively tested and certified across a wide array of computer configurations to guarantee universal compatibility and straightforward hardware installation.

Technical Specifications:

Model Number (MPN): WDS500G2B0A
Manufacturer: Western Digital (WD)
Product Line: WD Blue 3D NAND Series
Storage Capacity: 500 GB
Form Factor: 2.5-Inch / 7mm Case Thickness
Interface Protocol: SATA III 6 Gb/s (Backwards compatible with legacy SATA II/I)
Sequential Read Speed: Up to 560 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed: Up to 530 MB/s
Flash Memory Type: 3D NAND (TLC)