Western Digital 250GB WD Blue SN570 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive SSD - Gen3 x4 PCIe 8Gb/s, M.2 2280, Up to 3,300 MB/s - WDS250G3B0C

Bought it back in 2022, still running great with great speed too. Gigabit ethernet isn't hindered by this drive, more than capable at transferring around 300 MB/s in real world applications. Overall worth it back then, but these drive prices are crazy now so maybe wait a bit.

UPDATE. FIrst still make sure to test out their software prior to buying their products. Install WD Dashboard now before you buy it. If you get a blank white screen then you won't be able to use their software. Some of my PC's work with the software and others not. Plenty of people expressing the same issue for a LONG time now. I did end up buying a 2nd open box SN570 1tb and also now a 2tb SN570 because the performance is so good. After I cloned over 900gb from my SX8200 I ran before and after ATTO speed tests on it. The drive being full had basically the same performance where my older SX8200 1TB has much slower speeds with the same cloned data on it. Was impressed with this drive. The open box item showed only around 500gb written to the drive. S/N shows till April 2027. Original review I'm sure the SN570 is a fine affordable drive but currently I would never(well I did buy 2 more)buy another WD NVMe product until they resolve years long issues with WD Dashboard software. To make matters worse you can't even use past working versions as it checks the internet for the latest build. The problem is Dashboard does not open up except for a blank white screen. Researching online and many people for years have had this issue and still no solution. Some people have been able to update the firmware via booting into Safe Mode with Networking. That did not work for me. The only reason I was able to access the drive through their software is because I have a 2yr old version of it installed on a 2nd PC in the home. I ultimately had to pull the SN570 from the intended PC, install it in a PCIe adapter card , install it in the unintended PC, update the firmware. I then cloned that 1tb NVMe I had in there to the SN570 and kept the SN570 in the unintended PC with the working dashboard software. What you need to check BEFORE buying any WD SSD/NVMe drive is install their latest software and try to open it. If you get any sort of menu other than the blank white screen you should be fine. If you get a white screen then I would strongly recommend just buy any other good brand as you will turn this 5min install into hours and hours of research simply to get to the latest firmware. TEST THEIR DASHBOARD SOFTWARE TO MAKE SURE IT WORKS BEFORE YOU BUY A WD DRIVE!!!

Used for several years without issues. Consistent performance for boot times, applications, and general system use. Installation was straightforward and the drive runs cool under normal workloads. Good balance of speed, reliability, and price for a PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD. Solid choice for everyday computing and gaming storage.

I upgraded my Mac Mini (late 2014 model) including a new PNY 1TB SSD hard drive and this NVMe. The NVMe requires an adapter, which I purchased on Amazon as well. (Sintech M.2 NGFF NVMe SSD Card for Upgrade Mac Mini Late 2014 Year A1347 MEG Series). You will need a #6 and #8 Torx SECURITY screwdrivers to get into the Mac mini and to install the new parts. I had a Torx set, but they weren't "security" so I had to make a dash to the store before they closed so I could use the computer the next day. The NVMe fit perfectly into the adapter with one provided screw. The adapter was easy to slid inside the computer and snap the wires to the computer. My son-in-law recommended this set up for me and I'm so glad he did. My computer was dying and was taking forever to just turn a page or open an email. It was like dial-up if you're old enough to remember that. My computer is faster than it was when I first got it. I'm really happy with the upgraded guts and am proud of my 70 year old self for tackling this job and getting it right. The hardest part for me was reattaching the fan connection. IT IS a TINY snap on connector. found out after the install and update that Monterey is the last OS upgrade that my late 2014 Mac Mini will accept, even with the new hardware. I think that'll be fine for a couple years as long as Lightroom doesn't require newer than that before then. Hopefully I can save up for a new computer. This is a good "tide me over fix". Good luck with your own upgrade.

I bought this for my PC and i don't regret it it has my OS installed and a few games and it runs like a dream. File transfer are quick even if its big files. Would recommend to anyone who needs one.

This was relatively easy to instill. I also added a heat sink that I found for it on amazon, seems to help. I used clonezilla to clone the original drive, then used AOMEI partition manager to resize the cloned drives partition to fit the new larger drive. If you are unsure how to set this up, I found out after using this method that this new drive offers a free version of Acronis True Image for Western Digital. You will need to download this software and install it on your system BEFORE installing this drive if your planning on using it to replace your current system (C:\) drive. Once installed there are a couple of ways to go about cloning your drive. If you have a USB adaptor that can house an nvme ssd drive, or a PCIe adaptor that can house an nvme ssd drive (the method I chose), then you can run Acronis and select the tools section where you'll find the clone option. Or you can use Acronis to create a bootable USB thumb drive that will contain Acronis (called "Rescue Media Builder" in Acronis tools section). Then use Acronis to make a complete system backup of your system drive to another USB external drive (make sure the USB drive is large enough to hold the backup). Then swap out the current nvme drive for the new one, boot your computer with the Acronis bootable thumb drive in one of your USB ports and the USB drive with the system backup on it in another USB port. After Acronis boots you should be able to select "restore backup" and simply fallow the prompts, selecting the USB drive with the backup on it as the restore source. Acronis will then restore your system to the new drive. In my opinion, I would invest the very small amount of funds (about $20 or less as of this writing) for an PCIe adapter (if you have an open port in your computer), or an USB adaptor for you nvme ssd drive. Put the new drive in the adaptor, use Acronis to clone your system drive to the new drive, then shutdown your PC and swap out the old drive with the newly cloned drive and boot your PC. The advantage of doing it this way is that if your new drive is larger (data storage wise) than your old drive is, Acronis will automatically resize the cloned partition to use the whole size of the new drive. Of course you could do all that resizing manually like I did before I learned that Acronis would do it for me, but trust me - if you don't know how to resize or manipulate your drives partitions, you'll be far safer letting Acronis do it for you! Hope this helps someone. Thanks.

As a DIY enthusiast, upgrading to the Western Digital 2TB WD Blue SN570 NVMe SSD has been a game-changer for my system. The installation process was straightforward, thanks to the M.2 2280 form factor, which fit perfectly into my motherboard. One of the most impressive features of this SSD is its speed. With read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s, my system boots up almost instantly, and large file transfers happen in a blink. This drive has drastically improved the overall responsiveness of my computer, making multitasking and running heavy applications a breeze. The 2TB capacity provides ample space for all my data, applications, and games, which is essential for someone who likes to keep everything on their main drive. The Gen3 x4 PCIe interface ensures that the SSD operates at its peak performance, making full use of the available bandwidth. A small downside is that the drive can run a bit warm under heavy load, but this is typical for high-performance NVMe SSDs and can be managed with proper cooling solutions. In summary, the Western Digital 2TB WD Blue SN570 NVMe SSD is an excellent upgrade for anyone looking to enhance their system's speed and storage capacity. The impressive performance and easy installation make it a top choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.

Reliable, easy to install SSD drive. Been using WD for decades and picked this up to add a second storage SSD to a laptop. Could not have been easier to install. The 1TB capacity is great, and it's got a high rated lifespan. I haven't noticed a difference in battery life, so good power consumption. Just a great all around SSD drive for auxiliary purposes, at a great price.

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despues de usarlo ya bastante tiempo funciona bien un disco ssd como otro cualquiera no he tenido fallos

From the start it didnt work as advertised. Instead of having 3500MB/s i get 20MB/s max. It's awful and I've read online that this exact model has that flaw. I wish i could get my money back and have a normal ssd. DONT BUY IT

El primer nvme que he comprado, la diferencia es bastante notable comparado con un ssd normal como el que tenia antes, un wd blue con velocidad de lectura de 500mb/s, el sn570 brinda una velocidad de lectura 3500mb/s, pero esto como se traduce en el uso cotidiano? Durante 11 años en mi sistema tuve un HDD wd normal de esos viejitos que no daba problemas pero iniciar windows tardaba de 30s a 1min, con tiempos similares o más largos al cargar algún juego pesado o bastante modeado lo cual para mi era normal en el pasado ya que siempre subestimé la importancia de tener unidades de almacenamiento de altas velocidades de lectura/escritura porque pensaba que el costo no justificaba el simple hecho de tiempos de espera reducidos, por lo mismo, mi primer SSD normal lo compre el año pasado en 2021 apenas ya que los precios de los ssds y nvme se han reducido últimamente, y me sorprendió mucho que el tiempo de carga de windows era de 7 a12 segundos luego del logo de la motherboard cuando mucho, lo cual se me hizo bastante cómodo y me acostumbre muy rápido, sumado a bajos tiempos de carga en los juegos, instalación mas rápida de programas y carga de los mismos mi nuevo ssd me tenia enamorado. Bueno, esa fue mi experiencia con un ssd normal desde la perspectiva de alguien que toda su vida había usado el típico HDD. Aquí estamos hablando de una unidad ssd de tipo NVME la cual tiene una velocidad de lectura 7 veces más rápida que un ssd normal 500mb/s vs 3500mb/s. Cuando activo el botón de encendido de mi pc, toma de 2 a 3 segundos en el logo de mi tarjeta madre la cual transiciona a una pantalla de carga de windows que dura 1 o 2 segundos y luego windows pasa al escritorio inmediatamente. Eso es todo, instalación de programas y juegos prácticamente instantánea limitada únicamente por tu velocidad de descarga. Estamos hablando en pocas palabras de un lujo, depende de que tipo de usuario seas y si esperar no es lo tuyo, esto valdrá cada centavo.

The WD Blue SN570 NVMe SSD delivers blazing-fast speeds and consistent performance. With its generous 500GB storage capacity, it's perfect for quick boot times, rapid file transfers, and smooth multitasking. A reliable and affordable choice for upgrading your storage solution.