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WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD 500GB

Name: WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD 500GB
Brand: WD
SKU: 23288
Price: 13500 KES
Availability: InStock

in WD Internal SSD Drives M.2 PCIe NVMe – PC

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Features

Key Features & Benefits

PCIe Gen 4.0 Interface: Delivers read speeds up to 6,600 MB/s, reducing application load times and system boot duration compared to SATA and older NVMe drives.
SanDisk nCache 4.0 Technology: Accelerates large file transfers and project folder copies, so you spend less time waiting during demanding tasks.
SanDisk 3D CBA NAND: Next-generation NAND flash provides reliable data storage with a 300 TBW endurance rating, suited to years of regular use.
M.2 2280 Form Factor: The compact, single-sided design fits a wide range of modern desktops and laptops. Additionally, PCIe Gen 4.0 is backwards compatible with Gen 3 slots, broadening system compatibility further.
Included Software Suite: Acronis True Image for SanDisk simplifies data migration from your existing drive. Furthermore, the SanDisk Dashboard enables real-time health monitoring and firmware updates.

Category: WD Internal SSD Drives M.2 PCIe NVMe – PC Brand: WD

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WD Blue SN5100 500GB NVMe SSD

The WD Blue SN5100 500GB is an internal NVMe solid-state drive built for PC and laptop upgrades. It uses a PCIe Gen 4.0 interface to deliver sequential read speeds up to 6,600 MB/s, making it a strong performer for everyday productivity and light creative workloads. It suits students, professionals, and home users seeking faster boot times and more responsive applications without paying a premium price.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Model Number	WDS500G5B0E
Capacity	500 GB
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 (backwards compatible with Gen 3)
Protocol	NVMe 2.0
NAND Type	SanDisk 3D CBA QLC NAND
Cache	DRAMless with SanDisk nCache 4.0
Sequential Read	Up to 6,600 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 5,600 MB/s
Random Read	Up to 660,000 IOPS
Random Write	Up to 1,100,000 IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	300 TBW
Operating Temperature	0°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature	−40°C to 85°C
Dimensions	80 mm × 22 mm × 2.3 mm
Weight	Approx. 5.9 g
Warranty	5-year limited

Note: Sequential read speeds up to 7,100 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,700 MB/s apply to the 1TB–4TB capacity models. The 500GB model is rated at the figures above.

Use Cases & Applications

The WD Blue SN5100 500GB NVMe SSD works well across a range of everyday and semi-professional scenarios.

System Drive Upgrade: Installing Windows or macOS on this drive delivers noticeably faster boot times and snappier application launches. Consequently, older laptops with a free M.2 slot can feel considerably more responsive after the upgrade.

Content Creation: Video editors and graphic designers working with moderate file sizes benefit from the fast sequential write speeds. However, users handling very large 4K RAW video libraries may want to consider the 1TB or 2TB models for additional capacity and higher rated throughput.

Student and Office Workloads: The drive handles multitasking, large document editing, and browser-based applications without bottlenecks. It pairs well with a RAM upgrade for a more complete system performance improvement.

Secondary Storage: The compact M.2 form factor makes the SN5100 a practical secondary drive in desktops with multiple M.2 slots, useful for storing project files or a secondary operating system.

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