Western Digital 500GB NVME SSD

Description

Western Digital offers multiple 500GB NVMe SSD options, including WD Black, WD Blue, and WD Red, each optimized for gaming, professional workloads, or NAS systems with PCIe Gen4 or Gen3 interfaces.
WD Black SN7100 NVMe SSD (Gaming-focused)
Interface & Form Factor: PCIe Gen4, M.2 2280
Performance: Up to 7,250 MB/s sequential read and 6,900 MB/s sequential write; up to 35% faster than previous generations
Capacity Variants: 500GB–4TB
Power Efficiency: 100% more efficient than prior Gen drives for laptops and handheld devices
Endurance: Up to 1,200 TBW depending on model, suitable for intensive gaming, content creation, and AI applications
Special Features: DRAM-less design for efficiency, WD_BLACK Dashboard for monitoring drive health and Game Mode optimization
Use Cases: High-performance gaming, fast load times, AI applications, professional content creation
Price in India: Approximately ₹11,600 from Amazon India
WD Blue SN5000 NVMe SSD (General-purpose & Creators)
Interface & Form Factor: PCIe Gen4, M.2 2280
Performance: Up to 5,000 MB/s sequential read and 4,000 MB/s sequential write; DRAM-less HMB support
Endurance: 300 TBW (500GB model)
Special Features: Energy-efficient, low power during idle, ideal for desktops and laptops, supported by WD Dashboard for performance monitoring
Use Cases: Content creation, professional workloads, general computing, moderate gaming.