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PCIe Gen 3 Storage Drives

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11 PCIe gen 3 storage drives from Western Digital, Patriot Memory, SP Silicon Power and more. Most cost $50 to $260, and half cost less than $57.

TeamGroupSpec score 8.3

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 8.6

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 11/03/2026 23:45 PST - Details
RzesljetxSpec score 8.7

SSD, 256GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+Read speed of 3200MB/s for quick file access
+Solid state design with no moving parts
−Only 256GB capacity limits how much data it holds
−Lower write speed of 1400MB/s than read speed
$255.04
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
FezwquatvSpec score 8.7

SSD, NVMe, 256GB, 3 PCIe generation

+Up to 3500MB/s read speed over NVMe
+Uses NVMe interface for fast data access
+PCIe Gen3 x4 connection for high throughput
−Only 256GB capacity limits stored files
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than newer Gen4 drives
$351.09
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
PtulmrtvnSpec score 8.3

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 8.6

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
YnevcdgraSpec score 8.7

SSD, 256GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+Read speed of 3200MB/s for quick file access
+Solid state design with no moving parts
−Only 256GB capacity limits how much data it holds
−Lower write speed of 1400MB/s than read speed
$260.53
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
SuneastSpec score 8.7

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 8.4

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 8.3

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
PtulmrtvnSpec score 8.4

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.

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacityPCIe generationSpec scorePrice
SSDNVMeM.2256GB38.3$63.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB38.6$55.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:45 PST - Details
SSD256GB38.7$255.04
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMe256GB38.7$351.09
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
SSDM.2256GB38.3No current price
SSDNVMeM.2256GB38.6$56.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
SSD256GB38.7$260.53
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB38.7$48.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB38.4$50.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB38.3$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details

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