Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 M.2 2280 NVMe 2TB SSD

Description The Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 M.2 2280 NVMe 2TB SSD represents an excellent balance of performance and reliability for everyday computing needs. Built on the PCIe Gen4 interface with support for up to 4 lanes, this drive delivers impressive sequential read speeds of up to 5,150 MB/s and write speeds reaching 4,850 MB/s, making it ideal for quick system boot times, rapid application launches, and smooth multitasking. Utilizing Western Digital’s advanced 3D NAND TLC technology, the SN5000 offers 2TB of storage capacity in the compact M.2 2280 form factor, perfect for ultrabooks, desktops, and gaming systems. The drive excels in random read/write operations with 650K and 770K IOPS respectively, ensuring responsive performance across various workloads. With an impressive 900 TBW endurance rating and 1.75 million hours MTTF, this SSD is built to last. The energy-efficient design consumes just 75mW during active use, contributing to longer battery life in mobile devices. Operating reliably across a wide temperature range from 0°C to 85°C and meeting multiple international certifications including CE, FCC, and RoHS compliance, the WD Blue SN5000 is a dependable storage solution for professionals, content creators, and everyday users seeking to upgrade their system’s performance. Specifications Category Details Form Factor M.2 2280 Interface PCIe Gen4 16GT/s, up to 4 Lanes NAND Type Western Digital 3D NAND TLC Capacity 2TB Sequential Read Speed Up to 5,150 MB/s (Q32T1) Sequential Write Speed Up to 4,850 MB/s (Q32T1) Random Read IOPS Up to 650K (Q32T16) Random Write IOPS Up to 770K (Q32T16) Average Active Power 75mW Sleep Power (PS5) 5mW Max Average Power 6.3W Endurance (TBW) 900 TB MTTF 1.75 Million hours Operating Temperature 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F) Non-Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Operating Vibration 5.0 gRMS, 10–2000 Hz, 3 axes Non-Operating Vibration 4.9 gRMS, 7–800 Hz, 3 axes Shock Resistance 1,500G @ 0.5 ms half sine Dimensions (L × W × H) 80 × 22 × 2.38 mm Weight 5.7g ± 0.5g Certifications BSMI, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B), CE, FCC, KCC, Morocco, RCM, TUV, UL, VCCI RoHS Compliance Yes High-Speed PCIe Gen4 Performance The WD Blue SN5000 leverages the power of PCIe Gen4 technology to deliver exceptional data transfer speeds that significantly outperform older SATA and PCIe Gen3 drives. With sequential read speeds reaching up to 5,150 MB/s and write speeds up to 4,850 MB/s, this SSD dramatically reduces system boot times, accelerates application loading, and enables seamless multitasking. Whether you’re transferring large files, editing high-resolution videos, or running demanding applications, the Gen4 interface ensures your workflow remains smooth and efficient. The drive’s support for up to 4 lanes maximizes bandwidth utilization, making it particularly suitable for content creators, professionals, and power users who require rapid access to their data. This performance boost translates to real-world productivity gains, allowing you to spend less time waiting and more time being productive. Advanced 3D NAND TLC Technology Western Digital has equipped the SN5000 with their cutting-edge 3D NAND TLC technology, which stacks memory cells vertically to increase storage density while maintaining excellent performance and reliability. This advanced architecture allows for greater capacity in a smaller footprint while delivering consistent read and write speeds across various workloads. The 3D NAND design also contributes to improved power efficiency compared to older planar NAND solutions, helping extend battery life in laptops and mobile workstations. With 2TB of storage capacity, users have ample space for operating systems, applications, games, and large media libraries. The TLC (Triple-Level Cell) configuration strikes an ideal balance between performance, endurance, and cost-effectiveness, making this drive accessible to a wide range of users without sacrificing quality or longevity. Exceptional Reliability and Endurance Built to withstand the demands of daily computing, the WD Blue SN5000 boasts impressive reliability specifications that ensure long-term peace of mind. With an endurance rating of 900 TBW (Terabytes Written), this drive can handle substantial write workloads over its lifetime, making it suitable for both casual users and professionals with more intensive storage needs. The 1.75 million hours Mean Time To Failure (MTTF) rating demonstrates Western Digital’s confidence in the drive’s longevity and consistent performance. These reliability metrics mean the SN5000 can reliably serve as your primary system drive for years to come, handling everything from daily document editing to frequent large file transfers. Additionally, the drive’s robust construction allows it to withstand shock forces up to 1,500G and operate reliably in vibration-prone environments, making it suitable for both desktop and mobile computing scenarios. Energy-Efficient Design Power efficiency is a critical consideration for modern storage devices, and the WD Blue SN5000 excels in this area with an average active power consumption of just 75mW. This remarkably low power draw helps extend battery life in laptops and ultrabooks, allowing users to work longer between charges. During sleep mode (PS5), the drive consumes a mere 5mW, ensuring minimal power waste when the system is idle. Even under maximum load, the drive’s peak power consumption remains reasonable at 6.3W, making it compatible with thermally-constrained systems and power-limited platforms. This energy-efficient design doesn’t compromise performance; instead, it demonstrates Western Digital’s engineering expertise in balancing speed with sustainability. For mobile professionals and environmentally-conscious users, the SN5000’s low power consumption represents both practical benefits and reduced environmental impact over the drive’s operational lifetime. Compact M.2 2280 Form Factor The M.2 2280 form factor makes the WD Blue SN5000 incredibly versatile and compatible with a wide range of modern computing devices. Measuring just 80mm in length, 22mm in width, and 2.38mm in height, this drive fits seamlessly into laptops, ultrabooks, compact desktops, and even some gaming consoles. The compact dimensions combined with the lightweight 5.7-gram design make it ideal for system builders looking to maximize space efficiency without sacrificing storage performance. The single-sided component layout ensures compatibility with systems that have tight clearance requirements, including many thin-and-light laptops. Installation is straightforward, requiring only a simple insertion into an available M.2 slot and securing with a single screw. This space-saving design eliminates the need for power and data cables, reducing clutter inside your system while maintaining excellent thermal characteristics. Wide Operating Range and Certifications The WD Blue SN5000 is engineered to operate reliably across a broad temperature range from 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F), ensuring consistent performance whether you’re working in air-conditioned offices or warmer environments. The drive can also withstand non-operating temperatures from -40°C to 85°C, making it suitable for storage and transportation in various climatic conditions. Western Digital has ensured the SN5000 meets numerous international safety and regulatory standards, including BSMI, CE, FCC, KCC, Morocco, RCM, TUV, UL, and VCCI certifications. These certifications demonstrate the drive’s compliance with global electromagnetic compatibility, safety, and environmental regulations. The drive is also RoHS compliant, meaning it’s manufactured without hazardous substances, reflecting Western Digital’s commitment to environmental responsibility. Whether you’re using the drive for personal computing, professional workstations, or commercial deployments, these certifications provide assurance of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Warranty: 5 Years