WD Blue SN5000 500GB SSD NVME M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Solid State Drive
Capacity: 500 GB
Product Technical Specification
| Features | |
| SSD capacity | 500 GB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Memory type | 3D TLC NAND |
| Component for | PC/Laptop |
| Data transfer rate | 5.5 Gbit/s |
| Read speed | 5000 MB/s |
| Write speed | 4000 MB/s |
| Random read (4KB) | 460000 IOPS |
| Random write (4KB) | 770000 IOPS |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 1750000 h |
| TBW rating | 300 |
| Certification | BSMI, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B), CE, FCC, KCC, Morocco, RCM, TUV, UL, VCCI |
| Power | |
| Power consumption (max) | 0.0063 W |
| Power consumption (average) | 0.075 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.005 W |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 22.1 mm |
| Depth | 80.2 mm |
| Height | 2.38 mm |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 85 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 85 °C |
| Operating vibration | 5 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 4.9 G |
| Operating shock | 1500 G |
| Other features | |
| Product colour | Blue |
| Warranty period | 5 year(s) |
| Compliance certificates | BSMI, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KCC, RCM, RoHS, UL, VCCI |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Fast & Tracked by Courier (UK)
Achieve blisteringly fast performance and seamless multitasking thanks to the WD Blue SN5000 500GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD. This SSD has been optimised for high-intensity workloads, utilising powerful NVMe technology to ensure seamless multitasking as you flick between different applications with ease. The 500GB capacity ensures you’ll have ample space for your games, music, videos, and so much more, while PCIe 4.0 connectivity delivers serious responsiveness. What’s more, the 5000MB/s read and 4000MB/s write speeds mean you can enjoy near-zero interruptions and no unwanted slow load times as you work and play.
WD Blue SN5000 500GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD at a Glance:
- 500GB capacity
- 2280 M.2 form factor
- PCIe 4.0 connectivity
- 5000MB/s read speed
- 4000MB/s write speed
Enhance Your Workflow
The WD Blue SN5000 500GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD is primed to handle all your workloads with ease, harnessing powerful NVMe storage enabling you to quickly access your most used applications. Take advantage of the 500GB capacity to house your expanding gaming library, work projects, precious memories, and so much more. PCIe 4.0 connectivity delivers incredible responsiveness, while WD nCache 4.0 allows for fast file copies, enabling you to quickly access and edit your storage when you need to.
What’s more, thanks to 5000MB/s read and 4000MB/s write speeds, enjoy minimal interruptions as you game, stream, or create. The 2280 M.2 form factor means that this SSD can easily fit a wide array of motherboards that feature a compatible M.2 slot.
| Features | |
| SSD capacity | 500 GB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Memory type | 3D TLC NAND |
| Component for | PC/Laptop |
| Data transfer rate | 5.5 Gbit/s |
| Read speed | 5000 MB/s |
| Write speed | 4000 MB/s |
| Random read (4KB) | 460000 IOPS |
| Random write (4KB) | 770000 IOPS |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 1750000 h |
| TBW rating | 300 |
| Certification | BSMI, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B), CE, FCC, KCC, Morocco, RCM, TUV, UL, VCCI |
| Power | |
| Power consumption (max) | 0.0063 W |
| Power consumption (average) | 0.075 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.005 W |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 22.1 mm |
| Depth | 80.2 mm |
| Height | 2.38 mm |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 85 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 85 °C |
| Operating vibration | 5 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 4.9 G |
| Operating shock | 1500 G |
| Other features | |
| Product colour | Blue |
| Warranty period | 5 year(s) |
| Compliance certificates | BSMI, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KCC, RCM, RoHS, UL, VCCI |
Buykingston order despatch times:
We will despatch your order the very same day if we receive cleared payment by 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.
These delivery estimates apply when you order up to 12:00 pm Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays).
We charge a one off delivery cost as outlined below regardless of how many items you order or the weight of your order.
Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer.
Despatch times do not apply to UK public holidays.
Estimated delivery times are taken from the next available working day available for delivery. For example if an order was despatched on a working Wednesday by 3pm, the first available working day for delivery would be Thursday provided you placed your order by 3pm on the Wednesday. If the next available weekday is a UK bank holiday/public holiday then your order will be despatched on the next available working day.
Our warehouse reserves the right to upgrade the delivery method you select on your order.
Our available delivery options*
Contact us for a shipping quote.
*All delivery times are estimated unless stated.
Product Returns Note
Buykingston offers a simple, hassle-free returns policy. If for whatever
reason you are not happy with the item purchased, you can return it to us
within 14 days of receipt for a refund. This applies to items purchased
direct through Buykingston only.
Our 14 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee:
For items returned in resaleable condition, with all original packaging. If
an item has been opened for inspection but shows signs of use beyond that, a
deduction may apply to reflect the reduced value — see our full
Terms & Conditions
(Section 12) for details.
Some items are excluded from our money-back guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include:
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products, such as flash memory products with
custom logos on them, e.g. USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
14 days from date of receipt, or expected date of receipt on non-tracked
items.
How do I go about returning my order?
Please contact us
via our contact page with your order number. We will provide you with an RMA
number and return instructions, including your return deadline and whether a
freepost label applies to your order.
Do I need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number before sending anything back.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes, to qualify for our 14 day money-back guarantee. For faulty items, we
understand you may no longer have the original packaging.
Who pays for return postage?
If your item is faulty, damaged, or not as described, we cover reasonable
return postage, or provide a freepost label where available. If you are
returning an item for another reason (including simply changing your mind),
you are responsible for return postage unless we have expressly confirmed a
freepost label in your RMA email — we recommend using a tracked and
insured service for items of significant value.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
directly for assistance.
Please ensure you have read and comply in full with Sections 11–13 of our Terms & Conditions.