WESTERN DIGITAL Blue SN580 500GB M.2 NVME Gen4 Solid State Drive ( SSD )

The Western Digital Blue SN580 500GB NVMe SSD (model WDS500G3B0E) is an internal solid-state drive designed for laptop users, content creators, and professionals who need responsive, power-efficient storage. Built on the PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface, it delivers sequential read speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3,600 MB/s, enabling quick application launches, smooth file transfers, and reduced load times for large creative assets. The SN580 uses Western Digital’s nCache 4.0 technology to accelerate copying of large files and media assets such as high-resolution photos and 4K video footage. Its compact M.2 2280 form factor (80 mm × 22 mm × 2.38 mm, weighing 5.5 g) makes it straightforward to install in most modern laptops and desktops that feature an M.2 slot. The drive’s low-power design is engineered to help extend battery life on portable systems, allowing uninterrupted work or creative sessions away from a power source. With 500 GB of capacity, the SN580 provides ample room for an operating system, productivity applications, and a working media library on a single drive. Western Digital rates the drive for up to 300 TBW (terabytes written) of endurance, reflecting durability for everyday professional workloads. The drive is backed by a 5-year limited warranty from Western Digital. Key Verified Specifications: • Model: WDS500G3B0E • Capacity: 500 GB • Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe • Form Factor: M.2 2280 • Sequential Read Speed: 4,000 MB/s • Sequential Write Speed: 3,600 MB/s • Random Read: 450,000 IOPS (4KB) • Random Write: 750,000 IOPS (4KB) • Endurance (TBW): 300 • Dimensions: 80 mm × 22 mm × 2.38 mm • Weight: 5.5 g • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C • Non-Operating Temperature: −40°C to 85°C • Warranty: 5-year limited Note: The 4,150 MB/s read speed cited in some marketing materials applies to the 1 TB and 2 TB variants; the 500 GB model is rated at 4,000 MB/s sequential read as confirmed in the product specifications