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M.2 Storage Drives

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12 M.2 storage drives from Samsung, SanDisk, Western Digital and more. Most cost $49 to $59, and half cost less than $53.

TeamGroupSpec score 7.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+M.2 2280 form factor fits many laptops and desktops
+NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 interface for fast transfers
+Read speed up to 1600 MB/s
−256GB capacity is limited for large libraries
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than Gen4 options
$63.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
KexinSpec score 7.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+NVMe interface with PCIe Gen 3.0 support
+Up to 2800 MB/s read speed
+Standard 2280 M.2 size
−256GB capacity is limited for large libraries
$55.99-6%Was: $59.79
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
TimetecSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, M.2, 256GB

+M.2 2280 size fits common M.2 slots
+Read speed up to 550 MB/s
+SLC cache for faster sustained writes
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
PtulmrtvnSpec score 7.8

SSD, M.2, 256GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast internal storage
+M.2 2280 form factor fits standard M.2 slots
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
−256GB capacity is limited for games and large files
No price recorded yet.
FanxiangSpec score 7.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+NVMe interface for faster reads than SATA drives
+M.2 2280 size fits standard M.2 slots
+Up to 3000 MB/s read speed
−PCIe 3.0 interface caps speed below Gen 4 drives
$56.99-5%List: $59.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
OemgenuineSpec score 8.1

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+M.2 2280 form factor fits common motherboard slots
+PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe interface for fast transfers
+256GB capacity for a small set of files and programs
−256GB capacity is small for large game libraries
$59.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details
SuneastSpec score 7.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+PCIe Gen 3.0 NVMe interface for faster storage than SATA drives
+Read speed up to 3230MB/s
+M.2 2280 form factor fits standard M.2 slots
−256GB capacity fills quickly with games and media
$48.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
TimetecSpec score 7.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for high speeds
+Read speed up to 2,000 MB/s
+M.2 2280 size fits common M.2 slots
−Only 256GB capacity for larger libraries
$50.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
AcclamatorSpec score 7.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits most motherboards
+Reads up to 1800MB/s over PCIe Gen3 x4
+NVMe interface for fast data transfer
−Only 256GB of capacity for storage
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
MaiwoSpec score 8.0

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+Compact 2230 size fits small handheld and laptop slots
+PCIe Gen 4 interface for high-speed M.2 storage
+Read speeds up to 4600 MB/s for quick file access
−Only 256GB, limited room for large games or files
No price recorded yet.
PtulmrtvnSpec score 7.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+M.2 2230 size fits compact laptops and small devices
+PCIe Gen 3 NVMe interface delivers 2100MB/s read speed
+256GB capacity suits a modest set of apps and files
−Limited to 256GB capacity for storage-heavy use
No price recorded yet.
Ptulmrtvn

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+M.2 form factor fits compact motherboard slots
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA drives
+256GB capacity suits an operating system and core apps
−256GB runs out of space quickly with large games
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacityPCIe generationSpec scorePrice
SSDNVMeM.2256GB37.6$63.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB37.7$55.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
SSDSATAM.2256GB7.1$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
SSDM.2256GB37.8No current price
SSDNVMeM.2256GB37.7$56.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB48.1$59.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB37.7$48.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB37.7$50.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB37.6$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB48.0No current price

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