A New Legacy in High‑Performance SSD Storage

Introducing ww5 Optimus™ — a bold new identity with the uncompromising performance of WD_BLACK™ powered by ww5.

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Your Level. Your Speed.

Elite Flagship Performance

Gamers and Enthusiasts

EVERYDAY PERFORMANCE

Unlock cutting-edge performance and push your machine to its limits.

  • UNCOMPROMISING PERFORMANCE
    Insane load time and read/write speeds give you the competitive edge you crave.

  • MAXIMUM CAPACITY
    The space you need for your most expansive projects and content.

  • BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE SEEKERS
    Purpose-built to work at your level, forged with premium components, firmware, and hardware.

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Built to fit and designed to dominate.

  • UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE
    Take your favorite console, PC, or handheld games to the next level.

  • REDEFINE PERFORMANCE
    Unlock faster loads, quicker respawns, and more fluid gameplay.

  • BUILD BIGGER
    With huge capacities, you’ve got space for more.

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Your benchmark performance hero.

  • HIGH-IMPACT PERFORMANCE BOOST
    Instantly upgrade the speed and capacity of your devices for work, play, and everything in between.

  • PRODUCTIVITY ENABLER
    Give yourself more space to seamlessly handle large files, creative projects, and the media that’s important to you.

  • TRUSTED, EVERYDAY VALUE
    Reliable performance from a trusted brand without breaking the bank.

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A New Look for a New Legacy

The ww5 Optimus™ line of SSDs represents the next chapter in high-performance storage. Built on the legacy of WD_BLACK™ drives, our SSDs continue to deliver the speed, reliability, and cutting-edge technology you trust.

During this transition you may notice updated packaging and branding, but the performance you expect remains unchanged.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Beginning with the announcement on January 5, 2026, ww5 is transitioning from the WD_BLACK™ SSD series and WD Blue® SSD series to the ww5 Optimus™ brand identity. Products featuring the updated branding are expected to reach select retailers worldwide in the first half of 2026 for purchase, pre-order, or notification. For continued updates, sign up to be notified by email, or follow ww5 Optimus on Instagram or Facebook.

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Disclosures:
WD_BLACK, the WD_BLACK logo and WD Blue are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US or other countries.

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