Western Digital

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKB 500 GB internal 3.5" hard drive (Bulk Packaging)

Name: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKB 500 GB internal 3.5" hard drive (Bulk Packaging)
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B000Q85WIQ

Bottom line: The Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKB 500 GB internal 3.5" hard drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-19

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Bulk packaged EIDE hard drive

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKB 500 GB internal 3.5" hard drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. Western Digital's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Bulk packaged EIDE hard drive
No cables, hardware, or manuals included
3 year warranty
Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Blue
Model Name	Caviar SE
Read Speed	119.2 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	Internal
Media Speed	125 MB/s
Model Number	WD5000AAKB
Built-In Media	Hard Drive only
Hard-Drive Size	500 GB
Mfr Part Number	WD5000AAKB
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	300 megabytes_per_second
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	ATA
Warranty Description	1 year warranty

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Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKB 500 GB internal 3.5" hard drive (Bulk Packaging) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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