Western Digital
WD Blue SN5000 2TB
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 2000 GB.
35/100
2000 GB5500 MB/sNVMe4850 MB/s1200 TBWM.2 2280
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Why we rate it
- Above-average warranty
- Scores 35/100
- Below-average sequential read
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the WD Blue SN5000 2TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read5500 MB/s
Sequential write4850 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
Endurance and reliability
Endurance1200 TBW
Warranty5 years
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowWD Blue SN5000 2TB vs Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB
WD Blue SN5000 2TBWD_BLACK SN850P 1TB
| Western DigitalWD Blue SN5000 2TBThis page | Western DigitalWD_BLACK SN850P 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35 /100 | 38 /100Better |
| Capacity | 2000 GBBetter | 1000 GB |
| Seq read | 5500 MB/s | 7300 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 4850 MB/s | 6600 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVMe | NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 1200 TBWBetter | 600 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the WD Blue SN5000 2TB right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the WD Blue SN5000 2TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 35/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the WD Blue SN5000 2TB?
Its warranty stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the Lexar NM790 2TB?
The Lexar NM790 2TB scores 36/100 versus this one at 35/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
