Technical Snapshot

The WD Red SN700 500GB NVMe SSD is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive built with TLC flash and a PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 3,430 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 2,600 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 420,000 read IOPS and 380,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 500GB of storage, an endurance rating of 1,000 TBW, a 1,750,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 years warranty. Part of WD's Red SN700 product line, this drive is suited for gaming PCs, creative workstations, and general-purpose high-speed storage.

Use Case: Gaming, content creation, high-bandwidth NVMe storage
Compatibility: M.2 2280 slot, PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4-capable motherboard
Category: Internal NVMe SSD — WD Red SN700

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WD Red SN700

Red SN700 500GB NVMe SSD

Name: WD Red SN700 500GB NVMe SSD
Brand: WD
SKU: WDS500G1R0C

PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 · M.2 2280 · TLC · Up to 3,430 MB/s Read

Capacity 500GB

Seq Read Up to 3,430 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 2,600 MB/s

Endurance 1,000 TBW

MPNWDS500G1R0C

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 2280

InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4

Sequential ReadUp to 3,430 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 2,600 MB/s

Random Read IOPS420,000

Random Write IOPS380,000

NAND TypeTLC

Endurance (TBW)1,000 TBW

MTBF1,750,000 hours

Warranty5 years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from WD product specifications

Storage
Product Line	Red SN700
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
NAND Type	TLC
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 3,430 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 2,600 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	420,000
Random Write IOPS	380,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	1,000 TBW
MTBF	1,750,000 hours
Warranty	5 years
Product
Brand	WD
MPN	WDS500G1R0C
Physical
Weight	0.010 kg (estimated)
Package Dimensions	10.0 x 8.0 x 1.0 cm (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WD Red SN700 500GB NVMe compatible with my motherboard?

The WD Red SN700 500GB NVMe SSD uses a M.2 2280 form factor with PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching M.2 2280 slot. This includes AMD AM5/AM4 and Intel LGA 1851/LGA 1700 platforms. PCIe is backward-compatible, so older PCIe generation slots will work at reduced bandwidth.

Can I use the WD Red SN700 500GB NVMe 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 Red SN700 500GB NVMe SSD requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the WD Red SN700 500GB NVMe?

The WD Red SN700 500GB NVMe SSD is rated for 1,000 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 Red SN700 500GB NVMe?

The WD Red SN700 500GB NVMe SSD delivers Up to 3,430 MB/s sequential read and Up to 2,600 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 420,000 read IOPS and 380,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the WD Red SN700 500GB NVMe use?

The WD Red SN700 500GB NVMe SSD uses TLC flash memory with 500GB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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