Western Digital
WD Blue SN580 2TB
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 2000 GB.
36/100
2000 GB4150 MB/sNVMeM.2 2280
£270best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 36/100
- Built for the job
- Below-average sequential read
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the WD Blue SN580 2TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe
Sequential performance
Sequential read4150 MB/s
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowWD Blue SN580 2TB vs Samsung Samsung 990 EVO Plus
WD Blue SN580 2TBSamsung 990 EVO Plus
| Western DigitalWD Blue SN580 2TBThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36 /100 | 39 /100Better |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 4000 GBBetter |
| Seq read | 4150 MB/s | 7150 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVMe | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 |
Who it's for
Is the WD Blue SN580 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 SN580 2TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 36/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the WD Blue SN580 2TB?
Its overall 36/100 rating against the rest of the ssds class.
How does it compare to the BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 1TB?
The BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 1TB scores 37/100 versus this one at 36/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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