Western Digital has launched their first Solid State Drives (SSD) for direct consumers – WD Blue and WD Green.
WD Green SSD is an entry level with 120GB and 240GB storage options. It supports 540MB/s and 405MB/s sequential read and write speeds respectively.
WD Blue SSD is launched in 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB storage capacities with sequential read and write speeds of 545MB/s and 525MB/s respectively. It is now available in both 2.5-inch and M2 form-factors.
WD Green has an endurance of up to 80 TBW. WD Blue has an endurance of up to 400 TBW making it last quite longer. Also, the WD Blue has lower power consumption, which makes it the best choice for those who need a laptop SSD that doesn’t eat up laptop’s battery backup.
WD Blue SSD Price:
- WD Blue 240GB SSD Price – $79.99
- WD Blue 500GB SSD Price – $139.99
- WD Blue 1TB SSD Price – $279.99
WD Blue SSD | Technical Specifications
- Capacity – 1TB, 500GB, 250GB
- Interface – SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 2.5 Inch 7mm
- M.2 2280
- Endurance (TBW)
- 250GB 100
- 500GB 200
- 1TB 400
| Model | WDS250G1B0A | WDS500G1B0A | WDS100T1B0A |
| Capacity | 250GB | 500GB | 1TB |
| Controller | Marvell 88SS1074 | Marvell 88SS1074 | Marvell 88SS1074 |
| NAND | Sandisk 15nm TLC | Sandisk 15nm TLC | Sandisk 15nm TLC |
| Max Sequential Read | 540 MB/sec | 545 MB/sec | 545 MB/sec |
| Max Sequential Write | 500 MB/sec | 500 MB/sec | 520 MB/sec |
| Max Random Read | 97,000 IOPS | 100,000 IOPS | 100,000 IOPS |
| Max Random Write | 79,000 IOPS | 80,000 IOPS | 80,000 IOPS |
| Avg. Active Power | 70mW | 70mW | 70mW |
| Max Write Power | 3,400 mW | 4,000 mW | 4,400 mW |
| TBW | 100 TB | 200 TB | 400 TB |
| Warranty | 3-Years | 3-Years | 3-Years |
| MSRP in USD | $79.99 | $139.99 | $299.99 |
Press Release
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Western Digital Corporation (“Western Digital”) (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced WD Blue® and WD Green® solid state drives (SSDs), the first WD-branded SATA client SSDs. The new SSDs complement the company’s industry leading family of hard drives for PCs and workstations, providing a full portfolio of WD storage devices for virtually any application.
“The expansive reach of the WD channel enables availability of a Western Digital SSD solution. We are very proud to have developed and launched WD Blue and WD Green SSDs, and believe they’ll provide the instant-on, reliability and capacity benefits our customers have been demanding.”
The ultimate solution for building DIY PCs, extending the life of current PCs or upgrading existing storage, the WD Blue and WD Green SSDs boast near-maximum speed of SATA drives, best-in-class endurance and MTTF and WD Functional Integrity Testing (F.I.T.) Lab certification, resulting in quick boot times and increased program responsiveness. Consumers benefit from the combination of reliable storage with an industry-leading 1.75M hours MTTF, coupled with reduced power and less heat when compared to HDDs. Both include free, downloadable, WD SSD Dashboard software, which allows continuous performance and capacity monitoring. For consumers who are looking for instant-on responsiveness, durability, low power consumption, and ultra-thin, ultramobile form factors, the WD Blue and WD Green SSDs are the perfect options.
“There is significant demand among our core WD resellers and consumers for a broad set of flash-based storage options,” says Eyal Bek, senior director, Devices Business Unit, Western Digital. “The expansive reach of the WD channel enables availability of a Western Digital SSD solution. We are very proud to have developed and launched WD Blue and WD Green SSDs, and believe they’ll provide the instant-on, reliability and capacity benefits our customers have been demanding.”
Pricing and Availability
WD Blue SSD
For customers looking for enhanced SATA performance, WD Blue SSDs are optimized for multitasking and resource-heavy applications. Perfect in either a notebook or desktop PC, WD Blue SSDs are available in 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB capacities, and in both 2.5-inch/7mm case or M.2 2280 form factors. The WD Blue SSD offers up to 545MB/s and 525MB/s sequential read and write speeds, and endurance up to 400TBW. Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) ranges from $79.00 USD to $299.00 USD and will be available immediately to select customers worldwide and at wd.com.
WD Green SSD
WD Green SSDs deliver essential-class performance, and are a great option for everyday use. Available in 120GB and 240GB capacities, and in both 2.5-inch/7mm case or M.2 2280 form factors, WD Green SSDs deliver an ultra-low power-draw, enabling PC users to work longer between battery charges. WD Green features sequential read and write times of up to 540MB/s and 405MB/s and endurance up to 80 TBW. WD Green SSDs will be available later this quarter to select regions and customers.
Both WD Blue SSDs and WD Green SSDs are protected by a 3-year limited warranty.
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