Technical Snapshot

The WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2 SSD is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive built with TLC flash and a SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 560 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 510 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 90,000 read IOPS and 82,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 500GB of storage, an endurance rating of 200 TBW, a 1,750,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 years warranty. Part of WD's Blue SA510 product line, this drive provides reliable everyday storage performance.

Use Case: General-purpose storage, everyday computing
Compatibility: M.2 2280 slot, SATA III 6Gb/s-capable motherboard
Category: Internal NVMe SSD — WD Blue SA510

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WD Blue SA510

Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2 SSD

Name: WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2 SSD
Brand: WD
SKU: WDS500G3B0B

SATA III 6Gb/s · M.2 2280 · TLC · Up to 560 MB/s Read

Capacity 500GB

Seq Read Up to 560 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 510 MB/s

Endurance 200 TBW

MPNWDS500G3B0B

EAN0718037884714

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 2280

InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/s

Sequential ReadUp to 560 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 510 MB/s

Random Read IOPS90,000

Random Write IOPS82,000

NAND TypeTLC

Endurance (TBW)200 TBW

MTBF1,750,000 hours

Warranty5 years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from WD product specifications

Storage
Product Line	Blue SA510
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	SATA III 6Gb/s
NAND Type	TLC
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 560 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 510 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	90,000
Random Write IOPS	82,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	200 TBW
MTBF	1,750,000 hours
Warranty	5 years
Product
Brand	WD
MPN	WDS500G3B0B
EAN	0718037884714
Variant	M.2
Physical
Weight	0.044 kg
Package Dimensions	10.0 x 8.0 x 1.0 cm (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2 compatible with my motherboard?

The WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2 SSD uses a M.2 2280 form factor with SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching M.2 2280 slot. Check your motherboard specifications for SATA port availability.

Can I use the WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2 in a laptop?

Yes, if your laptop has an M.2 2280 NVMe slot. Some laptops use shorter M.2 2230 or M.2 2242 form factors — the WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2 SSD requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2?

The WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2 SSD is rated for 200 TBW with a 1,750,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 years warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2?

The WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2 SSD delivers Up to 560 MB/s sequential read and Up to 510 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 90,000 read IOPS and 82,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2 use?

The WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA M.2 SSD uses TLC flash memory with 500GB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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