The Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 2TB wins in 2 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Capacity (100% better).
WD Blue SN5000 1TB wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 41% better).
Recommendation
Choose WD Blue SN5000 2TB if you want the best overall performance — especially capacity.
Choose WD Blue SN5000 1TB if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | Western DigitalWD Blue SN5000 1TB | Western DigitalWD Blue SN5000 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 2000 GB+100% |
| Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 | PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Form Factor | M.2-2280 | M.2-2280 |
| NAND Type | TLC | TLC |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read | 5,150 MB/s | 5,150 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | 4,900 MB/s | |
| 4,900 MB/s |
| Endurance (TBW) | 600 | 900+50% |
| Features | ||
| DRAM Cache | No | No |
| Platform | ||
| Controller | WD in-house | WD in-house |
| PCIe Gen | 4 | 4 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $50−41% | $85 |
| Release Date | Jun 2024 | Jun 2024 |
