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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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Capacity: 500GB

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

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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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Price	—	$59.99	-14% $59.95 List: $69.99	-7% $50.00 List: $53.99	-17% $48.00 List: $57.99	-16% $71.58 List: $84.99
Delivery	—	Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11	Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11	Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11	Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11	Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11
Customer Ratings	4.839,432	4.79,073	4.81,042	4.817,855	4.817,855	4.81,042
Storage Capacity	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7
Easy to install	4.6	4.6	4.7	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	4.4	4.5	4.5	4.4
Sold By	—	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Sales For You	Sales For You	Amazon.com
storage capacity	500 GB	960 GB	500 GB	250 GB	500 GB	1000 GB
hardware interface	pci x 4	pci x 4	solid state drive	pci express x4, 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 2280	M.2 2280	M.2 2280	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
write speed	1400 megabits per second	1900 Megabytes Per Second	3600, 3600	1200	2300	4150, 4150
read speed	2400 megabytes per second	2400 megabytes per second	4000 MB	3300 megabytes per second	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.

Boost your Performance

Western Digital-designed controller and firmware paired with our latest 3D NAND for optimized, consistent performance.
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	39,432	9,301	6,973	8,258
Price	—	$76.99	$112.99	—
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

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RAM

‎8 GB

Hard Drive

‎500 GB Solid State Hard Drive

Other Technical Details

Brand

‎Western Digital

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

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Customer Reviews

4.8 39,432 ratings

4.8 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#625 in Internal Solid State Drives

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Amazon.com Return Policy:You may return any new computer purchased from Amazon.com that is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon.com reserves the right to test "dead on arrival" returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. Any returned computer that is damaged through customer misuse, is missing parts, or is in unsellable condition due to customer tampering will result in the customer being charged a higher restocking fee based on the condition of the product. Amazon.com will not accept returns of any desktop or notebook computer more than 30 days after you receive the shipment. New, used, and refurbished products purchased from Marketplace vendors are subject to the returns policy of the individual vendor.

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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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39,432 global ratings

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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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406 customers mention357 positive49 negative

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

"...Plenty of storage and it's nice and fast...." Read more

"...Also the speed has only ever been very fast and I've never had an issue waiting for a game to load." Read more

"...We recommend this board as it's high quality, fast responding, and is moderately priced! It sure beats having to buy a new laptop." Read more

344 customers mention272 positive72 negative

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

"Works great. Increased computer storage speed." Read more

"Great device. So far works without any problems." 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

292 customers mention255 positive37 negative

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.

"...This is my first NVME drive and it does not disappoint. Plenty of storage and it's nice and fast...." Read more

"This is a great SSD and has been very reliable and very fast in my PC...." Read more

"...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

"Great device. So far works without any problems." Read more

281 customers mention258 positive23 negative

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

"...I definitely recommend this card, the price is definitely worth it to me...." 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

216 customers mention198 positive18 negative

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

"...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

"...Easy to install? I would give 5 stars if this kit had not been missing the brass half-nut screw...." Read more

92 customers mention86 positive6 negative

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.

"...This is my first NVME drive and it does not disappoint. Plenty of storage and it's nice and fast...." 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

"...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

55 customers mention39 positive16 negative

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.

"This is a great SSD and has been very reliable and very fast in my PC...." Read more

"...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

"...What was apparent was the hard drive showed 100% usage even when no resources were being used...." Read more

"Entry Level product at a good price that's been fast and dependable" Read more

32 customers mention0 positive32 negative

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.

"...It does not come with a screw to secure it to your motherboard...." Read more

"...I would give 5 stars if this kit had not been missing the brass half-nut screw...." 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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Edward Inzauto

Fantastic. Fast. Easy. Recommended.

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024

Capacity: 1TBVerified Purchase

I'd buy this drive again for sure.

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.

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Talon4

Doesn't Disappoint; Just Do Your Research!

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2020

Capacity: 1TBVerified Purchase

My old Samsung 850 EVO 250gb SSD boot drive was consistently getting too full so it was time to upgrade. This is my first NVME drive and it does not disappoint. Plenty of storage and it's nice and fast. Sure there are faster NVME drives out there but for general use you don't really need anything faster than this (And you probably wouldn't notice a big difference anyway). It was super easy to install in the system and I like that there are no power or data cables to mess with.

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.

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Ben

Works great, very fast, but no screw included

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2021

Capacity: 1TBVerified Purchase

This is a great SSD and has been very reliable and very fast in my PC. The install was a bit tedious since it's a small piece of hardware, and I was adding this to my PC as a secondary drive and didn't want to go through the process of removing my graphics card and CPU heatsink tower, so I just had to work in a very tight space, removing only the Wifi PCI-E card that is lined up with the top M.2 slot. For reference I'm using a MicroATX ASRock Steel Legend B450M motherboard. I managed to get the SSD in its slot, but then realized it doesn't come with the teeny tiny screw you need to hold the end in place. Luckily it was one of the screw and bits I had saved in the motherboard box after building the PC a couple years ago.
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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kapiteinterzee

Fast and Easy way to Upgrade Your Laptop

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023

Capacity: 500GBVerified Purchase

We purchased the Western Digital 500GB WD Blue SN550 NVMe Internal SSD to upgrade our laptop from 256 to 500GB. The install was fast and easy and anyone with a good screwdriver can install this board into a laptop. The Western Digital 500GB board is an excellent and high quality component that will immediately upgrade your machine and make your laptop more versatile. We recommend this board as it's high quality, fast responding, and is moderately priced! It sure beats having to buy a new laptop.

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ARCTex

Works great

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024

Capacity: 500GBVerified Purchase

Works great. Increased computer storage speed.

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Aloha Mac

Good New Tech

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023

Capacity: 1TBVerified Purchase

Entry Level product at a good price that's been fast and dependable

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Levon Gagik Yeghiazaryan

Works perfectly.

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024

Capacity: 1TBVerified Purchase

Great device. So far works without any problems.

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Luis Vargas

Muy buen M.2 de WD.

Reviewed in Mexico on May 21, 2022

Capacity: 1TBVerified Purchase

Excelente M.2 de WD, tenían solo 500gb en mi PC cuando la arme y para tener tanto cable mejor opte por otro M.2 ya que mi mobo tiene dos puertos. Hasta el momento me ha funcionando perfecto, tengo varios juegos guardados en este y me abren muy rápido, lo recomiendo mas si lo encuentran en oferta, a mi me costo 2k lo cual es buen precio por la capacidad que te ofrece.

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Artilles

Ótimo e com custo benefício muito bom

Reviewed in Brazil on October 14, 2023

Capacity: 500GBVerified Purchase

Ótimo SSD

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Henrique Cesar

Produto original com nota fiscal

Reviewed in Brazil on September 21, 2021

Capacity: 1TBVerified Purchase

Produto veio na caixa original, com nota fiscal e chegou antes do prazo final. Destaque para a loja CellTronics que além do citado acima, se preocupou em entrar em contato para ver se tudo esta certo. Recomendo não só o produto como a loja 5 estrelas.

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albert K

I use two an a USB-C enclosure for pictures, on Mac-OS

Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 25, 2024

Capacity: 2TBVerified Purchase

Adding and viewing pictures is very fast, and stable. I have several of these discs extended on my Apple Studio. They work very fine, and have not let me down. Very happy.

Adrian Tether

great product great price

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2023

Capacity: 1TBVerified Purchase

This was an upgrade for my hp probook, brilliant fast and easy to install , Would suggest people get this as a cheap and easy upgrade . Fast delivery and a great project in general.

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