SSD Western Digital D50 Wired Thunderbolt 3 Black

The Western Digital D50 Wired Thunderbolt 3 Black combines a high-performance NVMe SSD with a Thunderbolt 3 dock to simplify connectivity for gaming and creative work. Dock once with a single Thunderbolt 3 cable to connect your laptop to an external display (up to 5K at 60Hz), mouse, keyboard, headset and Ethernet while delivering up to 87W of pass-through charging. The compact, black design includes multiple ports and portable SSD storage up to 2TB to store games, projects and media.

Advantages

The D50 provides fast NVMe storage with read speeds up to 3000 MB/s and write speeds up to 2500 MB/s for reduced load and transfer times. Integrated Thunderbolt 3 docking reduces cable clutter and shortens setup time by consolidating display, peripherals and network over one connection. Up to 87W pass-through charging keeps compatible laptops powered during extended sessions. Customizable RGB lighting and monitoring via the WD_BLACK Dashboard allow basic visual personalization and drive health/performance management.

Suitable for

• Gamers who need fast external storage and a single-cable workstation setup
• Content creators requiring high-speed file transfers and external display support
• Professionals who want a compact dock with Ethernet and multiple USB-A ports

Key specifications

• Form factor: External SSD with Thunderbolt 3 dock
• Storage: up to 2TB NVMe SSD (model dependent)
• NVMe performance: up to 3000 MB/s read, 2500 MB/s write
• Thunderbolt 3 ports: 2
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) ports: 2
• Ethernet (RJ-45): 1
• Pass-through charging: up to 87W
• Dimensions (approx.): 119.9 mm x 119.9 mm x 55.1 mm
• Weight: 0.53 kg
• Compatibility: Windows 10 x64 and macOS 10.13 or later
• Colour: Black

How to use

Connect the D50 to a compatible laptop using the included Thunderbolt 3 cable. After connecting, attach an external display, Ethernet cable and any USB-A peripherals to the dock. If needed, install the WD_BLACK Dashboard on Windows to configure RGB lighting, monitor drive health and enable low-power gaming mode. Use the SSD like other external drives to store and launch games, transfer large files, or serve as fast scratch storage for creative applications.

Recommendations

For optimal performance keep system firmware and Thunderbolt drivers up to date, use Thunderbolt-certified cables, and install the WD_BLACK Dashboard on Windows to monitor drive health and enable performance features. Ensure your laptop supports Thunderbolt 3 and the required power delivery to benefit from pass-through charging.