SanDisk
Western Digital WD Green SN350 NVMe M.2 2280 500GB SSD
Upgrade your daily computing experience with the Western Digital WD Green SN350 NVMe SSD, offering 500GB of fast internal storage. This drive leverages NVMe performance via the PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface to significantly boost system responsiveness for everyday tasks. Its slim M.2 2280 form factor makes it an ideal fit for modern laptops and desktops with compatible slots. As a solid-state drive, it inherently provides superior shock resistance compared to traditional hard drives, ensuring data safety from minor physical impacts. Monitor drive health easily using the downloadable Western Digital SSD Dashboard software.
$169.06
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
3735
/ 4074
#3735 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-68%
Below average
Capacity
500
/ GB
Who it's for
- NVMe Performance Upgrade
- Highly Affordable Pricing
- Low Power Consumption
Who should skip it
- DRAM-less Architecture
- Limited Write Endurance (TBW)
- Basic Controller and Throttling
Key Specs
Capacity
500GB
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Interface
PCI-Express 3.0 x4
Max Sequential Read
Up to 2400 MBps
Max Sequential Write
Up to 1500 MBps
4KB Random Read/Write
Up to 300,000 IOPS
Active Power Consumption
3.5W
Operating Temperature
0°C ~ +70°C
Features
- Fast NVMe performance for daily computing needs
- SSDs offer shock-resistance against accidental bumps
- Slim M.2 2280 form factor for modern systems
- Downloadable dashboard monitors drive health and usage
What customers say
The WD Green SN350 earns praise primarily for its exceptional value and speed advantage over SATA drives, making it a cost-effective upgrade or boot drive solution. Installation is straightforward, delivering immediate system responsiveness. However, its entry-level nature means performance consistency is conditional. Users performing heavy, sustained writes may notice speed throttling after the cache fills, a common trade-off for budget NVMe drives. While reliability is fine for light use, its lower endurance rating makes it unsuitable for write intensive workloads. Overall, the SN350 is highly recommended for users needing fast, basic storage for daily computing tasks without a premium price.
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