SSD enclosure Western Digital D50 Black

The Western Digital D50 Black SSD enclosure converts a compatible laptop into a compact gaming station using a single Thunderbolt 3 connection. It provides multiple ports for connecting displays and peripherals, supports up to 5K at 60Hz for an external screen, and supplies up to 87W pass-through charging to keep your laptop powered while gaming. The enclosure includes customizable RGB lighting controllable via WD_BLACK Dashboard on Windows and integrates with popular RGB ecosystems.

Advantages

The D50 Black reduces cable clutter by consolidating display, USB peripherals and Ethernet through one Thunderbolt 3 cable. It supports high-resolution external displays and delivers up to 87W of pass-through power to maintain laptop charge during extended use. RGB lighting is customizable (Windows) and can synchronize with ASUS Aura Sync, GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0, MSI Mystic Light, or Razer Chroma.

Suitable for

• Gamers who need a single-cable dock for external displays and peripherals
• Content creators requiring high-resolution external monitor support (up to 5K @ 60Hz)
• Users who want pass-through charging to power their laptop while connected
• PC setups that use RGB ecosystems for lighting synchronization

Key specifications

• Brand: Western Digital
• Model: D50 Black (MPN: WDBA3U0020BBK-EESN, EAN: 0718037876306)
• Interfaces: Thunderbolt 3 (device side), USB Type-C and USB Type-A connectors
• USB version: 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
• Max external display support: up to 5K @ 60Hz
• Pass-through power: up to 87W
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 0.53 kg
• Typical use: SSD enclosure / docking for peripherals and displays

How to use

Install a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD into the D50 enclosure following the manufacturer’s installation instructions (refer to the printed manual). Connect the enclosure to your laptop with a Thunderbolt 3 cable to enable display output, peripheral connections and pass-through charging. Install WD_BLACK Dashboard on a Windows system to access RGB controls and drive monitoring features. For RGB sync with third-party ecosystems, enable the preferred utility such as ASUS Aura Sync, GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0, MSI Mystic Light, or Razer Chroma.

Recommendations

Use a Thunderbolt 3-certified cable and ensure your laptop’s Thunderbolt firmware and drivers are up to date. On Windows, install the WD_BLACK Dashboard to manage RGB lighting and monitor drive health. Do not expose the enclosure to excessive heat or moisture and follow ESD precautions during SSD installation.