WD 256GB Black NVMe PCIe Gen3 8Gb/s M.2 2280 SSD

256GB WD Black PCIe Solid State Drive, High-Performance NVMe SSD

Next-generation storage for high performance PCs.

With sequential read speeds up to 2050MB/s, the WD Black PCIe Gen3 x 4 NVMe-based SSD unlocks a new level of performance for PC users with PCIe NVMe compatible motherboards and systems. With extensive compatibility testing, a 5-year limited warranty, and downloadable SSD software, you get reliable, high-performance storage for years to come.

• Sequential read speeds up to 2050MB/s – more than 3 times faster than a SATA SSD.
• Optimized heat management to help maintain consistent high performance during intense workloads.
• Industry-leading 1.75M hours Mean Time To Failure (MTTF) for lasting reliability.
• WD F.I.T. Lab certified to work with a wide range of high-performance PC configurations.
• M.2 design for small form-factor PCs.
• Free downloadable WD SSD Dashboard software and free downloadable cloning and backup software.
• 5-year limited warranty.

Unleashed performance for a new level of computing
Featuring sequential read speeds up to 2050 MB/s, WD Black PCIe SSD delivers speeds more than three times faster than a SATA SSD for your high-end computing needs. Boot your system fast, launch games quickly, and multitask with ease with a WD Black PCIe SSD.

Thermal and power management
Equipped with comprehensive thermal throttling & power management algorithms, WD Black PCIe SSDs are designed to help prevent overheating, preserve your data, and maintain consistent high performance in a power efficient manner.

Leading-edge reliability With 1.75M hours MTTF (Mean Time To Failure), a WD Black PCIe SSD can help store data for years to come. WD Black PCIe solid state drives also use several leading error-correction technologies to help prevent data loss and provide lasting reliability.

M.2 design ideal for desktops and small form-factor PCs
With a thin, single-sided M.2 2280 design, the WD Black PCIe SSD is perfect for Tower desktop chassis as well as small form-factor, high-performance PCs.

5-year limited warranty and WD F.I.T. Lab certified
Tested in the WD F.I.T. Lab for compatibility, WD Black PCIe SSDs are certified to work with a wide range of high-performance PC configurations and motherboards. And with a 5-year limited warranty, you get reliable storage for the long haul.

Downloadable WD SSD Dashboard and Acronis software
Monitor your drive’s available capacity, operating temperatures, SMART attributes and more with the WD SSD Dashboard. Acronis® True Image™ WD Edition software, available as a free download, can clone drives and backup your operating system, applications, settings and all of your data.