WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50 | 240 | 1236 | 484 | 404 | 190.71 | 133.59 | 0.16 | 0.06 |
| WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50 | 240 | 1084 | 437 | 362 | 141.18 | 153.04 | 0.36 | 0.11 |
| WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50 | 240 | 1008 | 447 | 376 | 168.37 | 97.55 | 0.23 | 0.08 |
| WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50 | 240 | 587 | 210 | 170 | 156.79 | 149.34 | 0.44 | 0.15 |
The measurement of the WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50 should be used.
The WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50 is a Solid State Drive (SSD) from Western Digital (WD) that is part of the WD Blue series. This SSD offers a combination of performance, reliability and value for money and is ideal for use in desktops, laptops and other computers. Here is the detailed information:
Technical details:
- Model: WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50
- Capacity: 240GB
- Form factor: 2.5 inch
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Storage technology: 3D NAND Flash
- Controller: Western Digital own controller
- Read/Write speed: Up to 545 MB/s read and up to 425 MB/s write
- Cache: No dedicated DRAM cache (typical DRAM-less architecture)
- Reliability: 1.75 million hours MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- TBW (Total Bytes Written): Approx. 80 TBW (depending on the specific model variant and firmware)
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
- Abmessungen: 100 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm (L x B x H)
- Weight: Approx. 50 grams
Features:
- High Speed: The SSD offers solid performance with fast read and write speeds that speed up the system and reduce loading times.
- 3D NAND technology: The use of 3D NAND flash provides higher storage density and better durability compared to older 2D NAND technologies.
- Energy efficiency: Compared to conventional hard drives, the SSD requires less energy, which is especially beneficial for laptops.
- Shock resistance: The lack of moving parts makes the SSD more resistant to shocks and vibrations.
- Silent: The SSD operates silently because there are no moving parts.
- Security Features: The WD Blue SSD supports features like SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) to monitor hard drive health.
Areas of application:
- System Upgrade: Ideal for upgrading existing computers to improve performance and responsiveness by replacing slow hard drives with a fast SSD.
- Everyday tasks: Well suited for everyday applications such as web browsing, office work and media playback.
- Gaming: Improves game loading times and increases overall system performance.
- Data Storage: Useful for storing documents, photos, videos and other data that benefits from fast access speeds.
- Mobile use: Due to its compact size, the SSD can also be used in laptops and external cases.
Summary:
The WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50 is a reliable and high-performance 240 GB SSD from the WD Blue series, equipped with a SATA III interface and 3D NAND technology. With solid read and write speeds, it significantly improves system performance and responsiveness compared to conventional hard drives. Its energy efficiency, shock resistance and quiet operation make it an excellent choice for upgrades, everyday computing tasks, gaming and data storage in various computers.
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WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50 and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50.
The WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WDS240G1G0A-00SS50 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.