Name: WDS256G1X0C Western Digital Black 256GB TLC PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WDS256G1X0C
Price: 146.54 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Black 256GB SSD is a storage drive focused on delivering fast and reliable internal storage solutions. It fits into systems using the M.2 2280 slot and leverages PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe connectivity to speed up data access, making it a solid choice for users looking to upgrade their device’s storage without compromising space or performance.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WDS256G1X0C

Technical Information
Capacity	256GB
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	PCIe Gen 3.0 x4
Cache	SLC cache
MTBF	1.75 million hours
Hot Swappable	No
Hot Pluggable	No

Performance
Max Sequential Read	2050 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	800 MB/s
Random Read	250,000 IOPS (4K)
Random Write	150,000 IOPS (4K)
Endurance (TBW)	200 TB

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	2.38 x 22 x 80 mm
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Western Digital Black 256GB internal SSD is built to boost system responsiveness and speed up load times. It fits into devices equipped with an M.2 2280 slot and uses PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe technology, making it a common choice for gaming rigs, creative workstations, and performance-focused laptops. Often found in setups where quick access to data is critical, this drive supports users who require dependable storage with solid read and write speeds. Gamers and content creators alike benefit from its balance of capacity and speed in a compact format. Key Features Offers consistent performance with TLC NAND technology Utilizes PCIe 3.0 x4 lanes for efficient data flow Compact M.2 2280 size fits modern desktops and laptops Designed to reduce load times and improve system responsiveness Compatible with a wide range of motherboards supporting NVMe drives This SSD is typically deployed in personal computers where storage speed directly impacts user experience, such as gaming setups or professional environments. It handles everyday file management with ease while enhancing performance for demanding applications.

Use Cases
The Western Digital Black 256GB SSD is commonly deployed in environments where high-speed data access and compact form factors are critical. It serves professionals and IT teams requiring efficient storage upgrades in workstation setups or small form-factor systems, particularly where read/write speed enhances workflow performance. How It's Used: Enhancing boot times and application loading speeds in high-performance desktop workstations for creative professionals. Upgrading storage in compact industrial PCs used in edge computing scenarios requiring fast, reliable local data processing. Providing responsive cache or scratch disk solutions in video editing and graphic design studios with space-constrained hardware layouts. Supporting small server or network-attached storage (NAS) devices in SMB environments needing accelerated data handling without large capacity demands. Facilitating quick data transfer and retrieval in remote office setups with limited hardware expansion capabilities. This SSD supports operational efficiency by reducing latency and improving data throughput in systems constrained by size and budget. Its scalability suits evolving storage needs where performance consistency is essential for maintaining productivity and minimizing downtime.