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WD Blue SN5100 500GB NVMe SSD, PCIe Gen 4.0, up to 6,600 MB/s read speeds
- SPEED UP PROJECTS. Accelerate your AI-enabled workflow with PCIe Gen 4.0 speeds up to 7,100 MB/s, (1TB-2TB models) 30% faster than our prior generation.
- CREATE AND STORE MORE. Make more room for your masterpieces with capacities up to 4TB on M.2 2280 with SANDISK 3D CBA NAND technology.
- WORK FASTER. Copy large files or project folders in blistering speeds thanks to our SANDISK nCache 4.0 technology.
- CREATE CONFIDENTLY. Know your new SSD is covered with Sandisk's 5-year limited warranty.
- ACRONIS TRUE IMAGE DOWNLOAD. Download Acronis True Image for SANDISK data migration software to transfer your files to your new drive.
- MONITOR YOUR DRIVE. Monitor your SSD’s performance and check for updates with the downloadable SANDISK Dashboard application.
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Overview
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Overview
The SanDisk WD Blue SN5100 is a 500GB internal NVMe solid state drive for consumer systems. It combines PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity with high sequential read and write speeds, 3D NAND technology and SanDisk software tools for data migration and drive monitoring.
Key Features
- 500GB capacity for consumer storage needs
- PCIe 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe protocol
- SanDisk 3D CBA NAND technology
- SanDisk nCache 4.0 technology
- Downloadable Acronis True Image for SanDisk data migration software
- Downloadable SanDisk Dashboard application for performance monitoring and updates
Performance
Maximum sequential read speed is up to 6600 MBps, while maximum sequential write speed is up to 5600 MBps. SanDisk nCache 4.0 technology supports copying large files or project folders faster than before.
Design
The drive uses an M.2 2280 form factor and is supplied without a heatsink. Its dimensions are 2.38mm in height, 22mm in width and 80mm in depth, with a weight of 5.7g.
Connectivity & Compatibility
The WD Blue SN5100 uses the NVMe protocol over a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface and is designed for systems that support an M.2 2280 internal SSD.
Reliability & Durability
The operating temperature range is 32ºF to 185ºF (0ºC to 85ºC), and the storage temperature range is -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC). Maximum shock resistance is 1,500G @ 0.5 ms half sine. Operating vibration is 5 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz, 3 axes; non-operating vibration is 4.9 gRMS, 7-800 Hz, 3 axes.
Software & Tools
Acronis True Image for SanDisk data migration software and the SanDisk Dashboard application are available as downloadable tools. Acronis True Image supports transferring files to the new drive, while SanDisk Dashboard supports SSD performance monitoring and update checks.
Specifications
- Brand: SanDisk
- Series: WD Blue
- Model: SN5100
- Part Number: WDS500G5B0E-00CPE0
- Device Type: Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Used For: Consumer
- Capacity: 500GB
- Form Factor: M.2 2280
- Memory Components: 3D NAND
- Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x4
- Protocol: NVMe
- Cache: No DRAM (HMB)
- Max Sequential Read: Up to 6600 MBps
- Max Sequential Write: Up to 5600 MBps
- HeatSink: without HeatSink
- Height: 2.38mm
- Width: 22mm
- Depth: 80mm
- Weight: 5.7g
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 5 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 5 years
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Support Phone: 1-866-726-3475
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The SanDisk WD Blue SN5100 is a 500GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and sequential speeds up to 6,600 MB/s read and 5,600 MB/s write, suited to compatible PCs for faster file access, project work, and everyday storage.
Recommended For
- PC users upgrading a compatible M.2 2280 system drive who want Windows, everyday apps, and a selected set of games on one responsive PCIe 4.0 SSD; 500GB is a better fit for a focused install than a large game library.
- Laptop owners with a compatible M.2 2280 slot who need a slim internal upgrade for everyday files and applications; the single-sided drive is aimed at laptop and creator-PC storage, but 500GB suits a modest collection.
- Photo, design, and other creators who want fast access to current projects and mostly do reads or smaller, occasional transfers—not repeated, very large writes that can outlast the drive’s write cache.
- Users replacing an older or slower SSD who value faster everyday file access and PCIe 4.0 performance in a standard M.2 2280 drive, rather than buying a specialist drive for maximum sustained-write speed.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Consumer internal storage for desktop and laptop PCs, suited to personal, multimedia, and business use |
| Capacity | 500 GB |
| Interface And Form Factor | M.2 2280 internal SSD with PCIe 4.0 x4 and NVMe; listed as backward compatible |
| Read Write Performance | Sequential speeds up to 6,600 MB/s read and 5,600 MB/s write |
| Memory And Cache | 3D NAND memory with no DRAM; uses HMB cache |
| Physical Specifications | 80 × 22 × 2.38 mm; 5.7 g; supplied without a heatsink |
| Operating Conditions And Durability | Operating temperature: 0°C to 85°C; storage temperature: −40°C to 85°C; shock resistance: 1,500 G at 0.5 ms, half-sine; vibration resistance specified for operating and non-operating conditions |
| Model Identifiers | SanDisk WD Blue SN5100; model WDS500G5B0E, part number WDS500G5B0E-00CPE0 |