WD Blue SN5000 2TB NVMe SSD (WDS200T4B0E) – PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 2280, Up to 5,150MB/s

Gen4 speed for creators and everyday power users at a mainstream price.

The WD Blue SN5000 2TB is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD for desktops and laptops. Reading at up to 5,150MB/s and writing at up to 4,850MB/s, it gives creators, students and professionals fast boots, quick app launches and smooth handling of large photo and video files.

Why Creators Benefit From Gen4 Storage

Photo editors, video creators and students working with large files spend a lot of time waiting on imports, exports and previews. Gen3 and SATA drives can become the bottleneck in otherwise capable systems.

The SN5000 uses the PCIe Gen4 interface to reach up to 5,150MB/s reads, cutting wait times in creative apps while maintaining the efficiency laptops need. It is a mainstream Gen4 upgrade that balances speed, capacity and cost.

Fast Everyday and Creative Performance

With up to 5,150MB/s reads and 4,850MB/s writes, the SN5000 speeds up project loading, video scrubbing, game installs and system boots compared with Gen3 and SATA drives.

Efficient for Laptops

The drive’s low-power design and single-sided layout make it a good fit for thin laptops, helping preserve battery life while staying cool under load.

Setup Instructions

How to Install the WD Blue SN5000 2TB

1. Shut down and unplug the computer; disconnect the laptop battery if accessible.
2. Locate an M.2 2280 M-key slot that supports NVMe (Gen4 for full speed).
3. Insert the SSD, press it flat and secure it with the M.2 screw.
4. Initialize the drive in Disk Management or clone your existing system.