NVMe vs. SATA
If you’re shopping for the fastest internal SSD, choose NVMe™ (Non-Volatile Memory Express) vs. SATA. NVMe, which connects to your laptop or desktop PC via the PCIe® interface, can hit speeds as high as 7.5GB per second1. Compare this to SATA, which typically tops out at 500MB per second.
NVMe
A communications protocol optimized to handle high bandwidth SATA transfer, with up to 4 lanes per device. Supports up to 1000MB/s per lane with PCIe interface.
SATA
A communications protocol optimized for spinning magnetic disks. Supports up to 600MB/s transfer rate (SATA 6GB/s).
WD_BLACK
Internal SSDs for PC Gaming
Enhance your competitive gaming experience with a WD_BLACK internal SSD that meets your storage needs and boosts performance even higher.
Room for everything
With capacities up to 4TB2, internal SSDs let you store your favorite games while still having room to add the latest releases and newest updates.
Peak performance
WD_BLACK internal SSDs deliver on speed so you can boot your system and load titles quickly for responsive gaming.
Flexible form factor
Compatible with desktop PCs and laptops, a WD_BLACK internal SSD gives you the competitive edge — whether you’re gaming at home or on the go.
WD Blue & WD Green
Internal SSDs for Everyday Computing
Speed up your daily computing — from web browsing and shopping to student projects and casual content creation — with a WD Blue or WD Green internal SSD.
Your PC, revamped
Upgrade older computers with a WD Blue or WD Green internal SSD, which can significantly accelerate everyday tasks with reduced lag and load times.
Power saver
WD Blue and WD Green internal SSDs help keep your PC up and running longer so you can get more done between charges.
Robust data protection
Our shock-resistant internal SSDs help protect your data from drops or bumps. And built-in error correction technology provides long-lasting reliability.
WD Red
Internal SSDs for NAS Use
Customize your NAS (network attached storage) with a WD Red internal SSD that can handle around-the-clock operations involving heavy read/write loads.
Fast-caching storage
From virtualization to 4K and 8K video editing, quickly access and work on big files in multi-user NAS environments with a fast-caching WD Red internal SSD.
24/7 NAS solutions
WD Red internal SSDs are tried and tested just for NAS. Our drives help power 24/7 operations running intensive, mission-critical applications.
Scalable capacity
Scale up and optimize NAS systems to meet your storage needs with a WD Red internal SSD. Capacities range from 250GB to 4TB.