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Western Digital
Western Digital Black NVMe
250GBNVMe SSDM.2 2280PCIe Gen 3
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Full Specifications
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
TypeNVMe SSD
Capacity250 GB
Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceM.2 PCIe 3.0 X4
PCIePCIe 3.0 x4
NVMeYes
About This Product
The Western Digital Black NVMe 250GB is an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD utilizing PCIe Gen3 x4. It offers significantly faster sequential read/write speeds compared to SATA SSDs, making it suitable for system drives or frequently accessed applications. This drive provides a performance uplift over traditional SATA drives for users seeking quicker boot times and application loading.
Pros
- Faster than SATA SSDs for sequential operations
- Compact M.2 2280 form factor
- Suitable for OS and frequently used applications
Cons
- Lower capacity for the price
- PCIe Gen3 limits peak performance
- May not offer significant real-world gains over SATA for light use
