WDS500G1X0E | WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe™ SSD

Model: WDS500G1X0E
Capacity: 500GB
Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 (NVMe 1.4)
Sequential Read/Write: Up to 7000 MB/s / 4100 MB/s
Random Read/Write IOPS: 1,000,000 / 720,000
Dimensions: 80 x 22 x 2.38 mm
Weight: 7.5 g

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WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe™ SSD

Blazing-Fast Performance

Achieves up to 7000 MB/s read and 5300 MB/s write speeds via PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface, with up to 1,000,000 IOPS, delivering rapid load times for gaming and intensive applications.

Optimized for Gaming

Features Game Mode via WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only) for performance optimization, with optional heatsink and RGB lighting for PS5 compatibility and enhanced cooling during long gaming sessions.

Reliable and Durable

Built with Western Digital 3D NAND, nCache 4.0, and LDPC ECC for data integrity, offering 300 TBW endurance (500GB model) and a 5-year warranty for dependable long-term performance.

WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD: All Features

Capacity	500GB, 1TB, 2TB
Interface	PCIe Gen4 x4 (NVMe 1.4), backward compatible with PCIe Gen3
Performance	Up to 7000 MB/s read, 5300 MB/s write, 1,000,000 IOPS
Endurance	300 TBW (500GB), 600 TBW (1TB), 1200 TBW (2TB)
Data Protection	LDPC ECC, end-to-end data path protection, nCache 4.0

WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD: All Specifications

Model	WDS500G1X0E (500GB)
Capacity	500GB (also available in 1TB, 2TB)
Interface	PCIe Gen4 x4 (NVMe 1.4), backward compatible with PCIe Gen3
Form Factor	M.2 2280 (single-sided)
Sequential Read Performance	Up to 7000 MB/s
Sequential Write Performance	Up to 5300 MB/s (4100 MB/s for 500GB model)
Random Read IOPS (4KB)	Up to 1,000,000
Random Write IOPS (4KB)	Up to 720,000
NAND Type	Western Digital 3D NAND (BiCS4)
Controller	Western Digital proprietary NVMe controller
Endurance (TBW)	300 TBW (500GB), 600 TBW (1TB), 1200 TBW (2TB)
MTBF	1.75 million hours
Data Protection	Multi-gear LDPC ECC, end-to-end data path protection, SRAM ECC, nCache 4.0 (hybrid SLC caching)
Power Consumption	6.8 W (active), 50 mW (low power state)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C
Non-Operating Temperature	-55°C to 85°C
Dimensions (LxWxH)	80 x 22 x 2.38 mm
Weight	7.5 g
System Compatibility	Windows 8.1+, Linux, PS5 (firmware 21.02-04.00.00 or higher with heatsink)
Software	WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only) for Game Mode, RGB control, health monitoring
Certifications	CE, FCC, RCM, BSMI, KC, VCCI, RoHS
Warranty	5-year limited warranty
Package Contents	SSD, quick start guide (heatsink optional)