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M.2 Storage Drives

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10 M.2 storage drives from Samsung, SanDisk, Western Digital and more. Most cost $121 to $458, and half cost less than $146.

Top brands: Western Digital (4)

KingstonSpec score 7.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+Compact M.2 2230 size for slim laptops and small builds
+Up to 5000 MB/s read speed over NVMe
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA drives
−Only 500 GB of capacity for large files or game libraries
$144.99-14%List: $168.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 7.8

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+Read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s over PCIe Gen3
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than Gen4 drives
$145.91
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 8.0

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+Read speeds up to 5,000 MB/s over PCIe Gen4
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor
+NVMe interface for fast data transfers
$95.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, M.2, 500GB

+Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits small motherboard slots
+Read speeds up to 560 MB/s
+SATA III interface works with older systems
−SATA interface limits speed below NVMe drives
$150.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
FezwquatvSpec score 8.1

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+7300MB/s read speed for very fast file access
+M.2 NVMe form factor for compact installation
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high-speed data transfer
−Only 500GB of storage space
$458.04
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 7.9

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface for fast internal storage
+Up to 3,600 MB/s read speed
+M.2 2280 form factor fits most motherboards
−500GB capacity holds a smaller game library
No current price. Check it at the store.
AjqsytfrlSpec score 8.1

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+PCIe 4.0 x4 interface for high-speed transfers
+Read speed up to 7300 MB/s
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
$470.42
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
KingstonSpec score 7.9

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+500GB capacity for everyday storage
+PCIe Gen 4 NVMe interface
+Up to 3500 MB/s read speed
$120.66
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
KingstonSpec score 7.3

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+500GB capacity for everyday storage
+Standard 2280 M.2 size
+NVMe interface with up to 2100 MB/s read speed
$129.85
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
Samsung

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+M.2 form factor saves space inside the case
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA
+500GB capacity for basic storage
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacityPCIe generationSpec scorePrice
SSDNVMeM.2500GB7.5$144.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB37.8$145.91
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB48.0$95.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDSATAM.2500GB7.1$150.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB48.1$458.04
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB47.9No current price
SSDNVMeM.2500GB48.1$470.42
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB47.9$120.66
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB7.3$129.85
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GBn/a$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

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