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PCIe Gen 3 Storage Drives

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48 PCIe gen 3 storage drives from Western Digital, Patriot Memory, SP Silicon Power and more. Most cost $45 to $781, and half cost less than $220.

Top brands: Western Digital (4)

AdataSpec score 8.9

SSD, M.2, 2TB, 3 PCIe generation

+2TB capacity for a large amount of files and games
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common laptop and desktop slots
+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast internal storage
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than newer PCIe Gen4 drives
$249.99-24%List: $329.21
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 9.0

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+PCIe Gen3 connection for NVMe performance
+Read speeds up to 3,200 MB/s
−Uses QLC flash, which can slow sustained writes
$246.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 8.8

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
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
Western DigitalSpec score 8.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+NVMe interface with read speeds up to 2,400 MB/s
+M.2 2280 form factor fits compact motherboard slots
−Read speed is below PCIe Gen4 NVMe drives
No current price. Check it at the store.
AdataSpec score 8.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of files and apps
+Reads up to 2400MB/s over PCIe Gen3 x4
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits most motherboards
$147.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:06 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 8.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity for everyday storage
+M.2 2280 form factor fits most modern motherboards
+NVMe interface for fast storage access
No current price. Check it at the store.
FanxiangSpec score 8.1

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 128GB

+NVMe interface for faster reads than SATA drives
+Compact M.2 2280 size
+Up to 1100 MB/s read speed
−128GB capacity is small for large files and games
−PCIe 3.0 interface caps speed below Gen 4 drives
$35.99-10%List: $39.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 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
YnevcdgraSpec score 9.1

SSD, NVMe, 2TB, 3 PCIe generation

+Large 2TB capacity for big file libraries
+Up to 3500MB/s read speed over NVMe
+Uses NVMe interface for fast data access
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than newer Gen4 drives
$1,725.16
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
FezwquatvSpec score 8.7

SSD, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+Read speed of 3200MB/s for quick file access
+512GB capacity suits a mid-sized set of programs and files
−Lower write speed of 2050MB/s than read speed
$375.14
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 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
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
RzesljetxSpec score 9.1

SSD, NVMe, 2TB, 3 PCIe generation

+Large 2TB capacity for big file libraries
+Up to 3500MB/s read speed over NVMe
+Uses NVMe interface for fast data access
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than newer Gen4 drives
$1,688.84
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
RzesljetxSpec score 8.9

SSD, M.2, 2TB, 3 PCIe generation

+2TB capacity for a large amount of files
+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast M.2 storage
+M.2 form factor saves space inside the case
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than Gen4 drives
$793.44
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 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
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
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
FezwquatvSpec score 8.6

SSD, M.2, 1TB, 3 PCIe generation

+1TB capacity for a mid-sized library
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common M.2 slots
+PCIe 3.0 interface for solid-state performance
−M.2 form factor requires a compatible motherboard slot
$781.94
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
YnevcdgraSpec score 8.4

SSD, M.2, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
−512GB capacity fills up quickly with large games
$264.96
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 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
Patriot MemorySpec score 8.3

SSD, M.2, 128GB, 3 PCIe generation

+Compact M.2 form factor saves space inside a computer
+PCIe Gen 3 x4 interface for faster transfers than SATA
+Low-power design suits portable and laptop use
−128GB capacity holds fewer files than larger drives
$41.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
Patriot MemorySpec score 8.3

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 128GB

+Compact M.2 2280 form factor saves space inside a computer
+PCIe Gen 3x4 interface for faster transfers than SATA
+NVMe interface for faster transfers
−128GB capacity holds fewer files than larger drives
$44.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
SP Silicon PowerSpec score 8.3

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 128GB

+Compact M.2 2280 form factor for internal installation
+NVMe interface for fast storage access
+PCIe Gen3 x4 connection
−Small 128GB capacity for limited storage
$40.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - Details
FikwotSpec score 8.1

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 128GB

+M.2 2280 form factor fits common laptop and desktop slots
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA drives
+PCIe Gen3 x4 connection
−Only 128GB capacity leaves limited room for files
−Gen3 speed of 1100MB/s reads slower than Gen4 drives
$38.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
TeamGroupSpec score 9.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 4TB

+4TB capacity for a very large file library
+DRAM cache included for consistent performance
+NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 interface with M.2 2280 size
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than Gen4 options
No price recorded yet.
PtulmrtvnSpec score 8.8

SSD, 1TB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+Read speed of 3200MB/s for quick file access
+1TB capacity for a large set of files and games
−Lower write speed of 2150MB/s than read speed
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacityPCIe generationSpec scorePrice
SSDM.22TB38.9$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.22TB39.0$246.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB38.8$145.91
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB38.3$63.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB38.6No current price
SSDNVMeM.21TB38.6$147.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:06 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB38.6No current price
SSDNVMeM.2128GB38.1$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB38.6$55.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:45 PST - Details
SSDNVMe2TB39.1$1,725.16
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details

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