WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD 500GB – PCIe Gen 4.0 M.2 2280

General Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 500GB
• Form Factor: M.2 2280 (Single-sided)
• Interface: PCIe® Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe™
• NAND Type: Next-generation SanDisk 3D CBA NAND
• Dimensions (L × W × H): 3.15" × 0.87" × 0.09" (80 mm × 22 mm × 2.38 mm)
• Weight: 5.7 grams

Performance (500GB Model)

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 6,600 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 5,600 MB/s
• Random Read: Up to 660,000 IOPS
• Random Write: Up to 1,100,000 IOPS
• Endurance (TBW): 300 Terabytes Written

Power & Thermal

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C
• Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C

Key Features & Technologies

• PCIe Gen 4.0 Performance: Delivers up to 6,600 MB/s read speeds (approximately 30% faster than the prior WD Blue SN5000 generation), accelerating OS boot times, application loading, and everyday workflows.
• SanDisk nCache™ 4.0: Advanced write-caching technology that provides blistering speeds when copying large files, managing project folders, or handling sustained workloads, bridging the gap between speed, capacity, and reliability.
• SanDisk Dashboard: Free downloadable software to monitor drive health, capacity, firmware version, and SMART attributes, as well as perform seamless firmware updates.
• Free Data Migration Software: Includes a license for Acronis® True Image™ for Western Digital to easily clone and transfer files from an old drive to the new SSD without reinstalling your OS or applications.

Compatibility

• Motherboards: Any system with an M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe 4.0 (backward compatible with PCIe 3.0, though maximum speeds will be limited to PCIe 3.0 bandwidth, ~3,500 MB/s).
• Operating Systems: Windows® 10 and later (required for Dashboard and migration software support).

Warranty & Support

• Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty (or 300 TBW, whichever occurs first)
• Optional Add-on: SanDisk Data Recovery Plan available for separate purchase (2, 3, or 5 years) for added peace of mind.