# WD_BLACK 500GB SN850 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD Solid State Drive with Heatsink - Works with PlayStation 5, Gen4 PCIe, M.2 2280, Up to 7,000 MB/s - WDS500G1XHE

- Category: Storage
- Brand: Western Digital
- Model: WDS500G1XHE
- Part number: WDS500G1XHE
- Price (US): $199.99
- Price last checked: 2026-08-06
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 18232 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 5 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/storage/wd-black-wds500g1xhe/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Model | WDS500G1XHE |
| Maximum Capacity | 500 GB |
| Form Factor | M.2-2280 (SSD) |
| Cache Memory | N/A |
| Interface | M.2 PCIe 4.0 X4 |

## Key Features

- Next-gen PCIe Gen4 technology optimized for top-tier gaming (not intended for NAS or server environments)
- Irrationally fast read/write speeds up to 7000/5300MB/s (1TB model) and up to 1,000,000 IOPS (1TB and 2TB models)
- Up to 2TB capacity to hold your favorite battle-ready games
- Downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard software to customize and control your gaming experience (Windows Only)
- Sleek Heatsink model minimizes thermal throttling to push the boundaries of performance for top-tier gaming
- Now Compatible with PlayStation 5 consoles (PS5 system software version 21.02-04.00.00 or higher required.)

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