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WD PC SN530 512GB NVMe

This compact M.2 2230 NVMe SSD fits ultrabooks, Steam Deck, and other space-constrained devices where standard drives won't fit. With PCIe Gen 3 speeds delivering up to 2400 MB/s reads and 512GB of storage, it handles everyday tasks and gaming without bottlenecking. The single-sided design slides easily into tight M.2 slots where thicker drives can't go.

Specifications

Capacity
512 GB
Drive Type
SSD
Interface
The physical connection to your computer, console, or camera. NVMe is typically fastest, but SATA, USB, and SD speeds vary a lot between products, check the Read Speed row too.
NVMe
Form Factor
The drive's physical size and shape. M.2 is a slim stick for modern SSDs, 2.5″ and 3.5″ are older cased formats.
M.2 2230
Read Speed
How fast data can be read from the drive. Higher is better, especially for boot times and load screens.
2.4 GB/s
Write Speed
How fast data can be written to the drive. Matters most for copying large files, recording video, or heavy multitasking.
950 MB/s
PCIe Gen
Each PCIe generation roughly doubles the drive's top speed. Your motherboard needs to support it too.
Gen 3
NAND Type
TLC is the mainstream flash type with a solid balance of speed and endurance. QLC costs less per gigabyte but slows more under heavy writes.
TLC
DRAM Cache
A DRAM cache gives steadier performance under heavy or random workloads. Drives without one are usually fine for everyday use.
Yes
Sided
Whether the flash chips are mounted on one side of the circuit board or both. Single-sided drives fit in more laptops and handhelds with tight internal clearance, and their heatsinks are an easier fit in the PS5's expansion bay too.
Single-Sided
Placement
Internal
Warranty