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Western Digital 250GB WD Blue SA510 SATA Internal Solid State Drive SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s, M.2 2280, Up to 555 MB/s - WDS250G3B0B

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Digital Storage Capacity 250 GB
Hard Disk Interface Serial ATA-600
Connectivity Technology SATA
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Hard Disk Description Solid State Drive
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Installation Type Internal Hard Drive
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  • SATA SSD

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    Purpose-Built for Your Creations
    Easily Share Files with Dropbox

    Share Files with Dropbox Professional

    Easily send files up to 100GB(2) in only a few clicks, even if it’s too large email. Safeguard your ideas by adding custom branding, digital watermarks, passwords, or expiration dates to any content you share via Dropbox Professional(4).

    Upgrade Your Creativity

    Upgrade Your Creativity

    Featuring read speeds up to 560MB/s(1) (500GB-4TB models), this fast SATA SSD delivers a performance boost that keeps up with your workloads so you can stay creative and be more productive.

    Help Protect Your Content

    Help Protect Your Content

    Clone your computer’s hard drive to your WD Blue SA510 drive with the included Acronis True Image for Western Digital software(3). This efficient software also helps provide AI-based protection against ransomware and defend you from many attacks.

    Give Your PC a Makeover

    Give Your PC a Makeover

    Why buy an expensive new desktop? With capacities of up to 2TB(2), with high endurance, low power draw, and reduced vibrations compared to HDDs, the WD Blue SA510 SATA SSD is the perfect drive for a powerful PC upgrade.

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    		SN580

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    		SN850X

    WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD

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    		$87.36 $114.90 $49.99 $91.92
    Use Case
    		Content Creation, Upgrade PC Content Creation, Upgrade PC Gaming Gaming
    Capacities (2)
    		Up to 4TB Up to 2TB Up to 2TB Up to 2TB
    Interface
    		SATA III 6GB/s PCIe Gen4x4 PCIe Gen4x4 PCIe Gen4x4
    Form Factor
    		2.5”, M.2 2280 M.2 2280 M.2 2280 M.2 2280
    Sequential Read (1)
    		Up to 560 MB/s Up to 4,150 MB/s Up to 5,150 MB/s Up to 7,300 MB/s
    Sequential Write (1)
    		Up to 520 MB/s Up to 4,150 MB/s Up to 4,850 MB/s Up to 6,350 MB/s

    (1) Based on read speed. 1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.

    (2) 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.

    (3) Download and installation required. Includes 5-year license for your compatible drive. Redeem within 90 days of purchase. May not be combined with other offers. see Western Digital website for more details. Offer subject to change.

    (4) Internet connection required. Offer must be redeemed by September 30, 2024, while activation code supplies lasts. Offer limited to 1 per new Dropbox account, subject to acceptance of Dropbox Terms of Service. For existing accounts, limitations apply. See the Dropbox website for details. Western Digital reserves the right to change or discontinue this offer at any time without notice. This offer is not available in all countries.

    Western Digital, the Western Digital logo, and WD Blue are registered marks or marks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. Acronis and True Image are marks of Acronis International GmbH. Dropbox and the Dropbox logo are marks of Dropbox, Inc. The NVMe word mark is a mark of NVM Express, Inc. PCIe is a registered mark of PCI-SIG in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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    Breathe new life into your PC so you can push your work further and grow your creative potential. Designed specifically for professionals, creatives, freelancers, social influencers, and other passionate content creators and editors, the WD Blue SA510 SATA SSD helps boost your PC’s performance so you can be more productive. The drive is available in 2.5" or M.2 slots and includes Acronis True Image for Western Digital backup and cyber protection software(3) plus a free three-month Dropbox Professional trial(4). This fast, reliable SSD helps you boot up faster, cut lag times, and speed up edits and file transfers for a sustainable desktop upgrade—no expensive new PC purchase required. | (4) Internet connection required. Offer must be redeemed by September 30, 2023, while activation code supplies lasts. Offer limited to 1 per new Dropbox account, subject to acceptance of Dropbox Terms of Service. For existing accounts, limitations apply. See the Dropbox website for details. Western Digital reserves the right to change or discontinue this offer at any time without notice. This offer is not available in all countries.

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    4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the storage space, performance, and ease of installation of the computer drive. For example, they mention it has lots of storage space and works perfectly on PC. They appreciate the speed, saying it's insanely fast. That said, some are satisfied with quality. That being said, there are some downsides with the screws.

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    605 customers mention541 positive64 negative

    Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it's reliable, quiet, and a solid performer. Some customers also mention that it'll hold up well over the past few years and is a perfect external hard drive.

    "...It's reliable, fast, and has made a world of difference in how I use my computer. Don't miss out on this fantastic upgrade!" Read more

    "...a great investment that will pay off in terms of speed, storage, and durability. So go ahead and make the switch - you won't regret it!" Read more

    "This is a great little M.2 for the price. I installed the 250GB in my mid-range gaming laptop and am very happy with the performance so far...." Read more

    "...Anyway, it works great, updated to the latest Windows 10, Windows Update had most of the drivers already, through the "optional updates" also...." Read more

    507 customers mention452 positive55 negative

    Customers like the speed of the computer drive. They mention it's insanely fast, has blazing read speed of up to 560 MB/s, and has decent performance. They say it boots into Windows instantly and has no problems booting.

    "...What really stands out is the blazing read speed of up to 560 MB/s, which means that loading times for applications and files have become virtually..." Read more

    "...SSD is that it uses 3D NAND technology, which allows for faster read and write speeds than traditional SSDs...." Read more

    "...Although these are faster than traditional hard drives, don't expect performance equivalent to a higher end NVME M.2, which run easily ~$40 more for..." Read more

    "Short versionPros:Has a DRAM CacheDecent performance and price for a midrange SSD5-year WarrantyCons:..." Read more

    452 customers mention366 positive86 negative

    Customers like the performance of the computer drive. They mention that it works as expected, is easy to install, and works perfectly on PC. Some say that the software works fine and that the drive runs smoothly.

    "...From the moment I installed it, I noticed a significant improvement in the overall performance of my PC...." Read more

    "...I installed the 250GB in my mid-range gaming laptop and am very happy with the performance so far...." Read more

    "...Anyway, it works great, updated to the latest Windows 10, Windows Update had most of the drivers already, through the "optional updates" also...." Read more

    "...I was able to clone the old drive onto this drive and it worked like a charm...." Read more

    288 customers mention265 positive23 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the computer drive to be easy. They mention that it arrived fast, was easy to order, and had no problems installing. They also say that the software is easy to use and that the cloning process was fairly straight forward. Customers also mention that the SSD handles their favorite games with ease.

    "...on complex projects or enjoying my favorite games, this SSD handles it all with ease.I can't stress enough how much I love this product...." Read more

    "...First of all, installation is a breeze...." Read more

    "...access my WD My Book, which hasn't been supported lately, but now connects easily, and the app allows me to see all my drives through it...." Read more

    "...The SSD was easy to install. The only criticism was the available cloning software from Western Digital...." Read more

    114 customers mention106 positive8 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the storage space of the hard drive. They mention that it has lots of storage space and excellent speed for Raspberry Pi, it can hold a lot of games, and that the extra space is awesome for the price. Some say that it boosted the speed and capacity of their new laptop. Overall, most are happy with the performance and functionality of this hard drive, which fulfills their requirement to backup.

    "...The 2TB storage capacity is a blessing, allowing me to store a vast library of files without worrying about running out of space...." Read more

    "...It's a great investment that will pay off in terms of speed, storage, and durability. So go ahead and make the switch - you won't regret it!" Read more

    "...and even above average user, the SATA M.2 offer more than enough speed and performance...." Read more

    "Very easy to use and the extra 1TB of space for my PC is very nice. Goes on discount frequently so wait until then and snag it up...." Read more

    48 customers mention43 positive5 negative

    Customers like the fit of the computer drive. They mention it's small and compact, and works well. Some say the SATA interface is large for a SATA drive. Overall, most are satisfied with the fit and performance of the drive.

    "...is seamless and efficient, while the M.2 2280 form factor keeps things compact and tidy inside my computer...." Read more

    "The drive is large and cheap but installation was a challenge because good instructions are not apparent and my computer is acting a bit odd post-..." Read more

    "...For this purpose, this drive is perfectly suited, a great step compared to the SD Card which is the standard option...." Read more

    "...It fit fine. It wasn't recognized though...." Read more

    61 customers mention4 positive57 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the screws provided with the computer drive. They mention that it didn't come with a screw to install it, and it's hard to find the screw. They also say that the screw head is easy to strip.

    "...Not bad. Not bad at all.Now what is this about not including the darn screw? I will not cut stars because of this, but, come on...." Read more

    "...Cons:1. Mounting/installation screw NOT included.2...." Read more

    "...: I stupidly installed this without realizing that the mounting screw was not preinstalled on my motherboard...." Read more

    "...This ssd did not come with a screw so beware of that!Otherwise, it met my expectations and only time will tell how long it lasts!" Read more

    27 customers mention7 positive20 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the bootability of the hard drive. They mention that their computer wouldn't boot from the old HD via USB despite BIOS changes, it struggled to boot at times, and it can't start up because of this hard drive, it always tried to force boot to the M.2 instead of their main drive.

    "...The computer wouldn’t boot from the old HD via USB despite BIOS changes...." Read more

    "...in the sata port you just shut off by installing this your system will fail to boot and you will have to move the plug on the old drive to get the..." Read more

    "...from past experience, and it has a DRAM cache which makes it excellent for a boot drive...." Read more

    "...using Macrium Reflect, switched to booting from SSD and bang ... it didn't boot up. Tried for a couple of hours and finally took it out...." Read more

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    Western Digital was the number 1 Hard Drive to buy. Today I'm not sure where they're at but I needed a few M.2 SSDs & since they came with a free Version of Acronis, why would I buy something different.Acronis is easy to use, but for those who are 2nd guessing it, I'll post some Step-By-Step Instructions.1: You'll have to have your Western Digital Blue Drive, (In my case, an M.2 SATA Solid State Drive.) & have it connected to your PC. If it's a Laptop, of course, you'll have to have it connected to an External Drive Enclosure...2: Install the Free Version of Acronis True Image for Western Digital Blue.3: As shown in the 1st picture, once on the main screen, look for ''Disc Clone''.4: Click on Disc Clone, then in the next window, choose ''Automatic'' & whether you want to copy the entire Storage Drive, or if you just want to copy the Operating System. (So far I've made 2 copies of my 1st Dell Inspiron 13-7378. One of the complete SSD & the 2nd one is just of the Operating System.5: Either Click on ''Shut Down PC when finished, or leave the box unchecked. At any rate, you'll need to shut down the PC so you can disconnect your Cloned Drive, Plus the program will tell you if the Disc Clone was a success..6: If you know how to swap out your SSDs, then you can test it.Since I have 4 Dell Inspiron 13-7378 Laptops, I'm Cloning extra copies of my Windows 10 Pro Laptop..It took about 1/2 hour to clone a 256gb drive with 142gb of data on it. I'm actually using one of my Cloned M.2 Drives now...I hope I was able to explain the operation well enough for you to do your own Disc Clone...
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    Sergej M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
    Style: Old GenerationCapacity: 2TBVerified Purchase
    The Western Digital 2TB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD has truly transformed my computing experience. With its lightning-fast speed and ample storage capacity, it's been a game-changer for my system.

    From the moment I installed it, I noticed a significant improvement in the overall performance of my PC. The SATA III 6 Gb/s interface ensures that data transfer is seamless and efficient, while the M.2 2280 form factor keeps things compact and tidy inside my computer.

    What really stands out is the blazing read speed of up to 560 MB/s, which means that loading times for applications and files have become virtually non-existent. Whether I'm working on complex projects or enjoying my favorite games, this SSD handles it all with ease.

    I can't stress enough how much I love this product. It has not only boosted my productivity but also enhanced my gaming experience. The 2TB storage capacity is a blessing, allowing me to store a vast library of files without worrying about running out of space.

    If you're in the market for an SSD, I highly recommend the Western Digital 2TB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD. It's reliable, fast, and has made a world of difference in how I use my computer. Don't miss out on this fantastic upgrade!
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    Mister Blue Sky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, Reliable and Easy Upgrade
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
    Style: Old GenerationCapacity: 2TBVerified Purchase
    If you're looking for a way to boost your computer's performance, look no further than the Western Digital 2TB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD. This solid state drive (SSD) is a game-changer when it comes to speed and storage capacity.

    First of all, installation is a breeze. The M.2 2280 form factor means it's small enough to fit into a variety of devices, including laptops and desktops. Once you've got it installed, you'll immediately notice the difference in speed. Boot-up times are lightning-fast, and programs load almost instantly. Plus, with 2TB of storage capacity, you'll have plenty of space for all your files and media.

    One of the best things about this SSD is that it uses 3D NAND technology, which allows for faster read and write speeds than traditional SSDs. It also has a longer lifespan than many other drives, thanks to its durability and reliability. So not only will you get a performance boost, but you'll also be investing in a drive that will last for years to come.

    Overall, I highly recommend the Western Digital 2TB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD to anyone looking to upgrade their computer's performance. It's a great investment that will pay off in terms of speed, storage, and durability. So go ahead and make the switch - you won't regret it!
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    S. Palmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast drive at a great price!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
    Style: Old GenerationCapacity: 250GBVerified Purchase
    This is a great little M.2 for the price. I installed the 250GB in my mid-range gaming laptop and am very happy with the performance so far. Boots up in seconds and overall my games run much smoother. If you are upgrading from a HDD, prepare to be blown away by the speed of these little dudes! For the average and even above average user, the SATA M.2 offer more than enough speed and performance. I personally didn't need a high end M.2 for my laptop, as it's not my main device. What's great about M.2 is you can keep your current hard drive and boot the OS and your favorite games from the M.2, keeping the old hard drive just for regular storage.

    Although these are faster than traditional hard drives, don't expect performance equivalent to a higher end NVME M.2, which run easily ~$40 more for the same amount of storage. If you're looking at building a high end gaming PC, don't skimp out on the M.2 and buy a NVME, not a SATA. There's a noticeable difference between the two and it's definitely worth the cost if you've already splurged on other components. Just make sure your board is compatible before you buy.

    I've seen a few reviewers complaining about there not being mounting hardware included. As with most M.2 drives, it does not come with the standoff or the screw. Those will usually be included with your motherboard or you will need to order. Be careful the screw fits properly and is not too long or you could damage the other side of your board. It HAS to have a standoff (the little riser) or it will not install properly!

    Overall I'm very pleased with this SSD, especially for the low price.

    TLDR;
    -Noticeably slower than higher end (NVME) M.2, but still fast enough for most users unless building a very high end gaming rig.
    -If you don't have mounting hardware, purchase some as it is not included.
    -Check your owner's manual of your motherboard or your laptop to make sure your computer is compatible with M.2 if you're unsure. Not all of them have slots for it.
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    leeuniverse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfect for my HP Pavilion 15-cc050wm (aka 15-cc0xx)
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021
    Style: Old GenerationCapacity: 250GBVerified Purchase
    So, this junk laptop came with a standard "Hard Drive" which was massively slow, bottlenecked the entire system. It was like I was back in the 1990's the tech was so bad.
    Finally, found out it had an SSD slot in it, but this particular model could only apparently take "Standard" M.2 SSD's of this type, NOT NVME's... per the Manual for my laptop as found on HP's website.

    Was going to get a Samsung one, but would have had to wait, and it cost a little more, and this was a cheap laptop for backup only, so, didn't need to bother, a WD should be good enough.
    Anyway, put it in, and it works AMAZING... The speed is light and day. So fast that I don't even know that I would notice the difference on this laptop between it and an NVME.

    I mean seriously, it's like at least 30 TIMES faster than the Hard Drive...
    Anyway, it works great, updated to the latest Windows 10, Windows Update had most of the drivers already, through the "optional updates" also. Think I only needed to go into Device Manager and manually update the Graphics card. I then installed the Intel Drive Assistant, and it found two more that need updating apparently, graphics card and wireless card. Seems all good...

    Happy to finally have the laptop how it should have been in the first place, at least in basic functioning. One flaw with these also is the keys not being backlit... Anyway, backup, so I don't care.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the item has perfect quality and I received it on time
    Reviewed in Canada on February 29, 2024
    Style: New GenerationCapacity: 2TBVerified Purchase
    as I knew this item what I received was expected
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    Norbert B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great reliable product
    Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2024
    Style: New GenerationCapacity: 500GBVerified Purchase
    I like their products because they are highly reliable
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    Ariza
    5.0 out of 5 stars 10/10
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 19, 2023
    Style: Old GenerationCapacity: 250GBVerified Purchase
    Tengo bastante tiempo con el ssd y no tengo ni una sola queja, cumple con su función.
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    CARLOS MORENO
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 12, 2023
    Style: New GenerationCapacity: 1TBVerified Purchase
    Ya casi no hay ssd m.2 SATA por lo que comprarla por éste medio fue lo ideal, el producto cumple con lo que promete y me permitió actualizar una laptop en aumento de capacidad
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    robert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good add, good value for the price
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 8, 2024
    Style: New GenerationCapacity: 1TBVerified Purchase
    Good add, good value for the price
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