Western Digital 250GB SN750 SE NVMe Internal Gaming SSD Solid State Drive - Gen4 PCIe, M.2 2280, Up to 3,600 MB/s - WDS250G1B0E

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WD_BLACK Western Digital 250GB SN750 SE NVMe Internal Gaming SSD Solid State Drive

Name: Western Digital 250GB SN750 SE NVMe Internal Gaming SSD Solid State Drive - Gen4 PCIe, M.2 2280, Up to 3,600 MB/s - WDS250G1B0E
Brand: WD_BLACK
SKU: B095H58J4C

Status: Western Digital 250GB SN750 SE NVMe Internal… (250GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-30 22:13 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock 250GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD on file; an Amazon search for "250GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Western Digital 250GB SN750 SE NVMe Internal Gaming SSD Solid State: Sequential reads up to 3,600 MB/s on PCIe Gen4; main trade-off: 250GB fills fast; 2-3 modern AAA titles at most.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-30

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Sequential reads up to 3,600 MB/s on PCIe Gen4
✓ Backwards compatible with PCIe Gen3 motherboards
✓ Up to 30% less power draw than the prior generation
✓ WD_BLACK Dashboard adds health monitoring and Gaming Mode

Cons

✗ 250GB fills fast; 2-3 modern AAA titles at most
✗ 3,600 MB/s trails 7,000 MB/s-class Gen4 drives
✗ No heatsink included in this model
✗ Gaming Mode requires installing WD_BLACK Dashboard software

Manufacturer description

Get Into The Action Fast With Sequential Read Speeds Up To 3,600Mb/S To Boost System, Game And Level Load Times Demolish The Competition With Pcie Gen4 Storage (Backwards Compatible With Pcie Gen3) The Wd_Black Dashboard Helps You Maintain Drive Health And Enable Gaming Mode (Available Late Summer 2021) To Help Sustain Maxed-Out Performance

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital 250GB SN750 SE NVMe Internal Gaming SSD Solid State… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. WD_BLACK's ssds & storage 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the WD_BLACK SN750 SE?

Western Digital rates it at sequential read speeds up to 3,600 MB/s over PCIe Gen4. That is roughly six times the ceiling of a SATA SSD, though it sits below the fastest 7,000 MB/s Gen4 drives.

Will this SSD work in a PCIe Gen3 motherboard?

Yes. The SN750 SE is backwards compatible with PCIe Gen3, so it fits any M.2 2280 NVMe slot. On a Gen3 board it runs at Gen3 speeds rather than the full 3,600 MB/s.

Is 250GB enough for gaming?

It is enough for Windows plus two or three current AAA installs, since many modern titles run 80-150GB each. Most buyers use this capacity as a fast boot or scratch drive alongside a larger secondary SSD.

What does the WD_BLACK Dashboard do?

It monitors drive health and enables Gaming Mode, which helps sustain maxed-out performance during extended sessions. The software is a free download from Western Digital and is not required for the drive to function.

Does the SN750 SE work in a laptop or handheld?

It uses the standard M.2 2280 form factor, so it fits any device with a full-length M.2 NVMe slot. Western Digital rates it for up to 30 percent lower power consumption than its predecessor, which helps battery-powered builds.

Key Features

Get Into The Action Fast With Sequential Read Speeds Up To 3,600Mb/S To Boost System, Game And Level Load Times
Demolish The Competition With Pcie Gen4 Storage (Backwards Compatible With Pcie Gen3)
The Wd_Black Dashboard Helps You Maintain Drive Health And Enable Gaming Mode (Available Late Summer 2021) To Help Sustain Maxed-Out Performance
Game Longer Before Your Next Recharge With Up To 30% Less Power Consumption Than Its Predecessor

Full Specifications

Size	250GB
Brand	WD_BLACK
Color	Black
Model	WDS250G1B0E
Warranty	5 years limited warranty
UnitCount	1
ReleaseDate	2021-08-04T00:00:01Z
Manufacturer	Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
ItemPartNumber	WDS250G1B0E
Full listing title	Western Digital 250GB SN750 SE NVMe Internal Gaming SSD Solid State Drive - Gen4 PCIe, M.2 2280, Up to 3,600 MB/s - WDS250G1B0E

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