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M.2 2280 SSD with black heatsink and RGB lighting

Western Digital

Western Digital WDS500G1XHE 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 internal SSD

SKU CH-YXKR-K7KVF MPN WDS500G1XHE

PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD with 500GB of 3D NAND, 7000 MBps reads, 4100 MBps writes, 810,000 random read IOPS, 680,000 random write IOPS, 300 TBW and integrated heatsink

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity500GB
  • Memory Components3D NAND
  • InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4

Options 500GB w/ Heatsink

  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers up to 7000 MB/s sequential reads
  • Built-in heatsink reduces thermal throttling for sustained desktop performance
  • 300 TBW endurance rating supports heavy gaming workloads
  • 75 million hours MTTF indicates long-term reliability
  • Customisable RGB lighting controlled via WD_BLACK Dashboard software

WD_BLACK SN850 500GB PCIe 4.0 SSD

The WD_BLACK SN850 WDS500G1XHE is a 500GB M.2 2280 internal SSD built on 3D NAND with a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface. It delivers sequential reads up to 7000 MBps and writes up to 4100 MBps for desktop gaming and high-performance workloads. The drive includes an integrated heatsink and customizable RGB lighting controlled via WD_BLACK Dashboard on Windows.

Desktop M.2 slot and PS5 firmware check

Confirm your motherboard has an M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe 4.0 x4 to reach the rated speeds; older slots will fall back to PCIe 3.0. For PlayStation 5 use, the console must run system software 21.02-04.00.00 or later and the heatsink model fits the PS5 expansion bay. The drive is not intended for NAS or server environments.

Thermals and power in normal use

The heatsink is designed to minimise thermal throttling so sustained transfers stay near peak rates within the 0°C to 70°C operating range. Idle power draws 40mW in PS3 state or 5mW in PS4 sleep; with RGB enabled those rise to 80mW and 60mW respectively. The 300TB TBW rating and 1.75M hour MTTF reflect typical consumer endurance.

Highlights

  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers up to 7000 MB/s sequential reads
  • Built-in heatsink reduces thermal throttling for sustained desktop performance
  • 300 TBW endurance rating supports heavy gaming workloads
  • 75 million hours MTTF indicates long-term reliability
  • Customisable RGB lighting controlled via WD_BLACK Dashboard software

Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
SeriesBLACK SN850 NVMe
ModelWDS500G1XHE
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity500GB
Memory Components3D NAND
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Max Sequential ReadUp to 7000 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 4100 MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 810,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 680,000 IOPS
Terabytes Written (TBW)300TB
MTTF1.75M Hours
HeatSinkYes
*SN850 with heatsink is intended for Desktop PCs
FeaturesEXPERIENCE SUPREME PERFORMANCE
Prepare for the next evolution of speed with the WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD, giving you supreme PCIe Gen4 technology for your PC or laptop so you don't lag out on the next generation of games.
LIGHT UP YOUR STATION WITH RGB (heatsink only)
Enhance your gaming station with fully customizable RGB lighting controlled through the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only), designed to match your style.
STORE MORE, PLAY MORE
With up to 2TB capacity, the WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD gives you the space to store your favorite games so you still have room for the n
Power Consumption (Idle)PS3 (low power): 40mW
Sleep (PS4) (low power): 5mW
PS3 (low power) LED on: 80mW
Sleep (PS4) (low power) LED On: 60mW
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature-55°C ~ +85°C
Height8.80mm
Width23.40mm
Depth80.00mm
Weight24.00g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the heatsink version fit in my laptop?

The heatsink model is designed for desktop PCs and adds height that exceeds the typical laptop M.2 slot clearance.

Does this drive work in a PlayStation 5?

Yes, it is compatible with PS5 consoles running system software version 21.02-04.00.00 or higher.

What software controls the RGB lighting on the heatsink?

The WD_BLACK Dashboard application for Windows lets you customize the RGB lighting effects.

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