WD Blue SN5000 NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD

The Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 is an M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD offered at £84.95, available in 1TB and 2TB capacities. It uses the compact M.2 2280 form factor (22mm x 80mm) and a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface to deliver higher bandwidth than PCIe 3.0 drives.

• Model series: WD Blue SN5000
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe (M.2 2280)
• Capacities: 1TB and 2TB
• Form factor: M.2 2280 (22mm x 80mm)
• Product line: WD Blue

The drive is suitable for internal desktop and laptop upgrades where an M.2 PCIe 4.0 slot is present, aimed at improving load times, responsiveness and throughput for gaming, content creation and general use. Confirm your motherboard or laptop supports PCIe 4.0 and has space for an M.2 2280 unit before buying. Check manufacturer specifications for performance and endurance.