SanDisk Blue SN580 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 Internal SSD

The SanDisk WDS500G3B0E-00CHF0 is a 500GB NVMe solid state drive in the Western Digital Blue SN580 line, built to give desktops and laptops a noticeable performance lift without adding bulk. It fits the widely used M.2 2280 slot and connects through a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, reaching sequential read speeds up to 4000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 3600 MB/s.

This level of throughput makes everyday work feel quicker. Projects in video-editing suites open promptly, game levels load in seconds, and operating systems boot with minimal delay. Random write performance peaks at 750,000 IOPS, so multitasking, background updates, and data-heavy applications remain smooth even when several tasks run at once.

Triple-level cell NAND pairs with nCache 4.0 technology to keep speed consistent during long transfers. When you move large 4K footage, install expansive games, or back up extensive photo libraries, the cache absorbs data bursts so performance does not dip midway.

The drive also prioritizes power efficiency. It draws only 65 mW while active and just 3.3 mW in sleep, a profile that helps notebooks that are thin and light stay unplugged longer. An endurance rating of 300 TBW and a five-year limited warranty underline its suitability for daily heavy use.

Installation is straightforward: slide the module into the M.2 slot, secure it with a single screw, and you gain fast, silent storage that runs cooler than a hard drive. It is an easy upgrade for a compact mini-ITX build, a studio workstation, or a portable gaming laptop that needs more responsive storage.

• PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4b connection in an M.2 2280 form factor
• Sequential speeds up to 4000 MB/s read and 3600 MB/s write
• Random write performance up to 750,000 IOPS
• nCache 4.0 maintains speed during large transfers
• Power draw of 65 mW active and 3.3 mW sleep
• 300 TBW endurance rating
• Five-year limited warranty