GET READY FOR BLAZING FAST STORAGE: Western Digital’s WD Blue SN500 NVMe SSD Just Got a Whole Lot Bigger

Western Digital has just announced an update to its popular WD Blue SN500 NVMe solid-state drive (SSD), and this time it’s packing a whopping 2TB of storage. That’s right, folks – for those who need massive amounts of storage for their gaming rigs, content creation workstations, or just plain ol’ file hoarders, the new WD Blue SN500 NVMe 2TB SSD is here to save the day.

First off, let’s talk specs. The WD Blue SN500 NVMe 2TB SSD features Western Digital’s latest M.2 NVMe controller and a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, which delivers read and write speeds of up to 3500 MB/s and 3000 MB/s respectively. That’s some seriously fast storage we’re talking about here.

The drive also supports the latest NVMe 1.4 protocol, which means it can take full advantage of the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for maximum performance. It’s also got a massive 256MB of DRAM cache to help keep data transfer rates high and stuttering low.

In terms of endurance, the WD Blue SN500 NVMe 2TB SSD is rated for up to 300TBW (terabytes written) over its lifespan, which means it can handle some serious punishment before showing any signs of wear. It’s also got a 5-year warranty from Western Digital, so you can rest easy knowing your investment is protected.

So how does it compare to other high-end NVMe SSDs on the market? Let’s take a look at some benchmarks:

  • CrystalDiskMark read speed: up to 3500 MB/s (Samsung 970 EVO Plus: up to 3000 MB/s)
  • CrystalDiskMark write speed: up to 3000 MB/s (Samsung 970 EVO Plus: up to 2500 MB/s)
  • Anvil’s Storage Utilities sequential write test: up to 2800 MB/s (Samsung 970 EVO Plus: up to 2400 MB/s)

As you can see, the WD Blue SN500 NVMe 2TB SSD holds its own against some of the fastest NVMe SSDs on the market. It may not be the absolute fastest out there, but it’s certainly one of the most affordable options for those who need massive amounts of storage.

In terms of pricing, the WD Blue SN500 NVMe 2TB SSD will retail for around $599, which is a bit pricier than some other 1TB NVMe SSDs on the market. However, considering its massive capacity and blistering performance, it’s still an absolute steal.

Technical Specifications:

  • Capacity: 2TB
  • Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4
  • Controller: Western Digital M.2 NVMe controller
  • Cache: 256MB DRAM cache
  • Read Speed: up to 3500 MB/s
  • Write Speed: up to 3000 MB/s
  • Endurance: up to 300TBW
  • Warranty: 5-year warranty
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