WESTERN DIGITAL Blue SA510 500GB 2.5 SATA SATA 3 Solid State Drive (SSD)
MPN WD-SA510-500GB · Brand Western Digital · 2.5"
The WD Blue SA510 500GB 2.5" SATA III SSD (WDS500G3B0A) delivers sequential reads up to 560 MB/s and writes up to 510 MB/s, backed by a 5-year warranty — a straightforward, compatible upgrade for laptops and desktops
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Overview
The Western Digital Blue SA510 500GB 2.5-inch SATA III SSD (model WDS500G3B0A) is a reliable internal solid state drive designed to breathe new performance into ageing laptops and desktops. By replacing a spinning hard drive with the WD Blue SA510, users typically experience faster application launches, quicker boot times, and smoother multitasking — all without the vibration and mechanical noise associated with traditional HDDs. The drive operates over the SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface, which is backward-compatible with SATA II ports, making it broadly compatible with a wide range of systems including older machines. The 2.5-inch form factor slots directly into standard laptop bays and desktop drive cages with a standard adapter bracket. Included in the purchase is Acronis True Image for Western Digital, a software utility that allows you to clone an existing drive to the SA510, migrate your operating system, and benefit from AI-assisted ransomware protection. Buyers also receive a complimentary three-month Dropbox Professional trial for cloud-based file sharing and collaboration. The Western Digital SSD Dashboard — available as a free download — lets you monitor drive health, temperature, available storage, and firmware version in real time, helping you stay ahead of potential issues. This drive is part of the WD Blue family, a range aimed at everyday computing, content creation, and productivity workloads. It does not use the NVMe protocol; it is a SATA-only drive, so it will not fit into an M.2 NVMe slot without an adapter and will not achieve NVMe-class speeds. — Verified Specifications — • Model / Part Number: WDS500G3B0A • Series: Blue SA510 • Capacity: 500 GB • Form Factor: 2.5-inch • Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s) • Sequential Read Speed: Up to 560 MB/s • Sequential Write Speed: Up to 510 MB/s • NVMe: No • Warranty: 5 years (manufacturer) • Bundled Software: Acronis True Image for Western Digital; 3-month Dropbox Professional trial Note: Specifications are sourced from the listed retailer. Always verify current firmware, endurance (TBW), and MTBF figures on the Western Digital product page before purchase, as these details were not present in the source data
Datasheet
| Warranty | 5 Years |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Interface | SATA III |
| Series | Blue SA510 |
| Read Speed | Up to 560 MB/s |
| Write Speed | Up to 510 MB/s |
| Product Code | WDS500G3B0A |
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