The Western Digital WD Blue SA510 2TB M.2 SSD maxes out the SATA III interface with sequential read speeds of 560 MB/s, providing a high-capacity upgrade path for older laptops and desktops. Designed specifically for systems that utilise an M.2 slot wired for SATA rather than PCIe NVMe, this drive breathes new life into aging hardware by significantly reducing load times and improving overall system responsiveness.

Saturating the SATA III interface

Operating on the SATA III 6 Gb/s standard, the WD Blue SA510 pushes the interface to its absolute limits. It delivers sequential read speeds of 560 MB/s and sequential write speeds of 520 MB/s, ensuring rapid boot times and snappy application loads compared to traditional mechanical hard drives. With up to 85,000 random read IOPS and 83,000 random write IOPS, the drive handles everyday multitasking, heavy web browsing, and complex file transfers with consistent responsiveness.

2TB capacity in a compact M.2 2280 footprint

This drive packs 2TB of storage into the industry-standard M.2 2280 form factor. Measuring exactly 80 mm long, 22 mm wide, and 2.38 mm thick, it fits effortlessly into thin-and-light laptops, ultra-compact PCs, and older motherboards that specifically require a SATA-based M.2 drive. Weighing only 6.4 grams, it adds massive storage capacity without contributing physical bulk to portable systems.

Built for longevity and power efficiency

Western Digital equips the SA510 with SanDisk 3D NAND, ensuring stable data retention and performance over a long lifespan. The drive carries a robust 500 TBW (Terabytes Written) endurance rating and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1.75 million hours, making it highly dependable for daily professional or personal use. It operates exceptionally efficiently with an average active power draw of just 100 mW, which helps to preserve battery life in mobile laptop deployments. This hardware reliability is fully backed by a 5-year limited warranty.

Streamlined cloning and drive management

Upgrading an existing system is straightforward with the included software ecosystem. The drive includes access to Acronis True Image for Western Digital, allowing you to clone your current operating system, applications, and files directly to the SA510 without starting from scratch. Additionally, the downloadable WD SSD Dashboard provides real-time monitoring of drive health, operating temperatures, and available space to ensure the SSD continues running at peak efficiency.