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Western Digital 500GB WD Green SN3000 NVMe Internal SSD - Solid State Drive - Gen4 PCIe, M.2 2280, Up to 5,000 MB/s - WDS500G4G0E
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Western Digital 500GB WD Green SN3000 NVMe Internal SSD (WDS500G4G0E)

Bottom line: The Western Digital 500GB WD Green SN3000 NVMe Internal SSD: PCIe Gen4 read speeds up to 5,000 MB/s for fast boots and app launches; main trade-off: 500GB fills fast if you install more than a few modern game installs.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ PCIe Gen4 read speeds up to 5,000 MB/s for fast boots and app launches
  • ✓ Single-sided M.2 2280 fits thin laptops and small-form-factor PCs
  • ✓ nCache 4.0 buffering keeps multitasking and file transfers responsive
  • ✓ Free Acronis True Image download handles the clone from your old drive

Cons

  • ✗ 500GB fills fast if you install more than a few modern game installs
  • ✗ 5,000 MB/s trails Gen4 flagships that push 7,000 MB/s
  • ✗ WD Green is the value tier, not the SN850-class performance line
  • ✗ No heatsink included, so hot M.2 slots need the board's own cooler

Manufacturer description

Your PC can be faster than you imagine, and your important files can live right where you need them. Whether you’re upgrading your PC’s storage to launch applications, access files fast, or simply increasing capacity to save more files, the WD Green SN3000 NVMe SSD energizes your storage performance and provides much needed space. Experience PCIe Gen4 read speeds up to 5,000MB/s* in a slim M.2 SSD that allows you to use multiple apps with incredible responsiveness, so you can work without constraints. (*Based on read speed, unless otherwise stated. 1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based…

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SpecPicks scored Western Digital 500GB WD Green SN3000 NVMe Internal SSD using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. Western Digital'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.

Common buyer scenarios for ssds & storage 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

  • PCIe Gen4 performance improves slow boot times and launches apps faster at speeds up to 5,000MB/s. (Based on read speed, unless otherwise stated. 1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance will vary depending on host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.)
  • Storage up to 2TB* keeps your photos, videos and other important files within reach. (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less, depending on operating environment.)
  • Slim M.2 SSD design utilizes a single-sided M.2 2280 to be compatible with thin laptops and small PCs.
  • Multitask with breathtaking responsiveness, transfer files faster, and improve your workflow with NVMe and Western Digital nCache 4.0 Technologies.
  • Move your data to your new drive with free downloadable Acronis True Image for Western Digital data migration software.

Full Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
ColorGreen
Model NameWD Green SN3000 NVMe SSD
Read Speed5000 Megabytes Per Second
Form FactorM2
Media Speed1667, 2500 MB/s
Model NumberWDS500G4G0E
Built-In MediaWD Green SN3000 NVMe SSD
Hard Disk Size500 GB
Hard-Drive Size500 GB
Mfr Part NumberWDS500G4G0E
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePCIe Gen4 NVMe
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop, Laptop
Data Transfer Rate1 Megabytes Per Second
Enclosure MaterialNand Flash
Additional FeaturesPCIe Gen4 NVMe
Hard Disk InterfacePCIE x 4
Warranty Description3 Year Limited Manufacture
Full listing titleWestern Digital 500GB WD Green SN3000 NVMe Internal SSD - Solid State Drive - Gen4 PCIe, M.2 2280, Up to 5,000 MB/s - WDS500G4G0E

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