Perfectly sufficient with great performance, yet outstanding value!
I purchased one of these as I was looking to add more storage to a gaming laptop and this very one (WD Blue SN550 1TB) caught my eye, solely because of it’s outstanding value for money. Nobody can deny that £69.99 for a 1TB PCIe solid-state storage drive, with blazing fast NVMe speeds is an exceptionally great price! Granted, it’s definitely not the fastest SSD on the market, but for my purpose, it’s more than sufficient. And I guess the same will go for many others out there looking to buy a storage drive for that same reason too. So I did my research and went for this one!Just for some background, the machine I fitted this too is an MSI GE66-10UG Raider, which by default has 1TB of storage. The pre-installed drive is also a WD, but it’s an SN730 (which is basically the same drive as a Black SN750, but an OEM model number), but whilst 1TB might seem like quite a lot, by modern day standards it isn’t. Some Steam games can be as much as 100GB each and as a YouTuber, video files can be HUGE! So I basically just wanted a drive for mass storage purposes.All I use this for mostly is to store my Videos folder, other games (such as slightly older non-Steam games, emulators and roms) and somewhere for recording apps, such as Elgato and OBS to record to. This drive ticked all of those boxes for me. In fact, for that use, it’s probably overkill. The pre-installed drive (SN730) I will continue to use my Windows installation, programs, Steam games and personal files, such as documents.Of course, if you want to use this drive for an OS Installation, it’s still probably more than sufficient, given the read and write speeds in the attached image. And of course, it’ll blow any SATA based SSD out of the water, so remember that!Installation was very easy! The hardest part is accessing the M.2 slot, and that is it. My laptop was quite a pain to open up and get into, but that shouldn’t be the case for most other laptops and especially desktop machines. One thing I would love to note is, I installed this “as is”, and didn’t bother to do anything with thermal pads or a heatsink and it runs at similar temperatures, if not quite a bit cooler in some circumstances than the SN730. I’m more than sure this will last. After all, this drive is designed to be budget friendly, easy to install and cool running and it does indeed excel at all of those.So overall, I can strongly recommend this drive. Especially being more than sufficient for mass storage, if there is nowhere to put a 2.5″ drive, like pretty much all of the new MSI laptops don’t. And also as a main drive too. Unless perhaps you’re building a super high-end rig. But still, if you are looking to save some cost somewhere, this is a very good answer and will suffice greatly.TL;DR: If you’re looking for a fast storage drive for exceptional value… JUST BUY THIS ONE!!!

Good Upgrade For My Laptop.
Bought this for my gaming laptop and it has been perfect, though I do wish I’d bought a larger capacity one.

Confiabilidade da marca Western Digital, performance excelente e estava em uma promoção, que tornou o preço muito atraente. Estou muito satisfeito com a compra.

The Western Digital WD Blue SN570 NVMe 250GB is a solid performer in the budget SSD segment, offering a great balance of performance, reliability, and price. Here are my key takeaways after using it:Performance:The SN570 delivers impressive performance for its price. With sequential read speeds up to 1,500 MB/s and write speeds around 1,200 MB/s, this SSD is more than capable of handling everyday computing tasks. Whether you’re using it for booting up your system, loading applications, or gaming, the speed boost is noticeable compared to traditional SATA SSDs or older hard drives.Reliability:Western Digital has a strong reputation for reliability, and the SN570 lives up to that standard. The SSD comes with a 5-year limited warranty, which adds peace of mind. The 250GB variant is perfect for users who need a fast, affordable drive for their operating system and essential applications.Value for Money:In terms of value, the SN570 is one of the best NVMe SSDs you can buy at this price point. For a budget-conscious user, it provides an excellent combination of performance and affordability. The smaller 250GB capacity may be limiting for some, but it’s a great starting point for those looking to upgrade their storage on a budget.Installation and Compatibility:Installation is straightforward, thanks to the M.2 2280 form factor, which fits easily into most modern laptops and desktops. If you’re new to installing NVMe drives, Western Digital offers a user-friendly experience with their dashboard software, making firmware updates and monitoring the drive’s health a breeze.

From the start it didnt work as advertised. Instead of having 3500MB/s i get 20MB/s max. It’s awful and I’ve read online that this exact model has that flaw. I wish i could get my money back and have a normal ssd.DONT BUY IT