SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB
PCIe Gen 3 Storage Drives
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)
Spec score 8.4
+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.
Product details
2230 M2 SSD Drive Gen 3 2100MB/s M.2 Hard Disk | 2230 M2 SSD Drive Gen 3 2100MB/s M.2 Hard Disk(256GB NVMe SSD 2230)No price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.4
Pros
+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
Cons−Limited to 256GB capacity for storage-heavy use
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
−2100 read speed: 19 of the 26 here have a higher read speed
−256GB capacity: 29 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.3
SSD, NVMe, 128GB, 3 PCIe generation
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast data transfer
+NVMe protocol for efficient solid state performance
+2230 form factor fits small compact devices
−Smallest capacity among the listed NVMe drives at 128GB
No price recorded yet.
Product details
BG4 2230 SSD NVME PCIe 3.0x4 Solid State Drive | BG4 2230 SSD NVME PCIe 3.0x4 Solid State Drive(128 GB)No price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.3
Pros
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast data transfer
+NVMe protocol for efficient solid state performance
+2230 form factor fits small compact devices
+128GB capacity for basic storage needs
Cons−Smallest capacity among the listed NVMe drives at 128GB
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
−128GB capacity: 40 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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.
Product details
M.2 2280 PCIe3.0 Internal Solid State Drive | M.2 2280 PCIe3.0 Internal Solid State Drive(256GB)No price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.3
Pros
+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
Cons−256GB capacity is limited for games and large files
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
−256GB capacity: 29 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.9
SSD, M.2, 2TB, 3 PCIe generation
+2TB capacity gives room for a large library of files and games
+M.2 form factor installs directly into compatible M.2 slots
+PCIe Gen3x4 interface for fast data transfer speeds
$807.86
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - DetailsProduct details
M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 Solid State Drive | M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 Solid State Drive(CV3500Q 2TB)
$807.86as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.9
Pros
+2TB capacity gives room for a large library of files and games
+M.2 form factor installs directly into compatible M.2 slots
+PCIe Gen3x4 interface for fast data transfer speeds
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
+2TB capacity: only 1 of 46 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.9
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB
+Compact M.2 form factor for slim builds
+NVMe interface offers faster transfers than SATA
+1TB capacity suits a sizable library of files
$340.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Samsung 980 1TB PCIe 3.0 (up to 3,500 MB/s) NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) (MZ-V8V1T0BW)
$340.00as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.9
Pros
+Compact M.2 form factor for slim builds
+NVMe interface offers faster transfers than SATA
+1TB capacity suits a sizable library of files
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
+3500 read speed: the highest read speed of the 26 here
+1TB capacity: only 8 of 46 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.6
SSD, M.2, 1TB, 3 PCIe generation
+1TB capacity offers ample room for files and games
+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
$176.03
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - DetailsProduct details
M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 Solid State Drive | M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 Solid State Drive(CV3500 1TB)
$176.03as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.6
Pros
+1TB capacity offers ample room for files and games
+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
+1TB capacity: only 8 of 46 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.6
SSD, M.2, 1TB, 3 PCIe generation
+1TB capacity offers ample room for files and games
+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
$180.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - DetailsProduct details
M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 Solid State Drive | M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 Solid State Drive(CV3500 1TB)
$180.79as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.6
Pros
+1TB capacity offers ample room for files and games
+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
+1TB capacity: only 8 of 46 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.6
SSD, 1TB, 3 PCIe generation
+Large 1TB capacity for a big library of files
+Internal SSD with PCIe 3.0 interface
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
$498.81
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - DetailsProduct details
PCIe3.0 Internal Solid State Drive Disk | PCIe3.0 Internal Solid State Drive Disk(1TB)$498.81as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.6
Pros
+Large 1TB capacity for a big library of files
+Internal SSD with PCIe 3.0 interface
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
+1TB capacity: only 8 of 46 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.4
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 512GB
+512GB capacity offers room for apps and files
+Read speeds up to 1800MB/s for faster file access
+NVMe interface offers faster transfer than SATA drives
$129.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Aiibe 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD Internal Solid State Drive NVMe PCIe 3.0 512GB SSD Read Speeds Up to 1800MB/s for Laptop, PC,
$129.99as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+512GB capacity offers room for apps and files
+Read speeds up to 1800MB/s for faster file access
+NVMe interface offers faster transfer than SATA drives
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
−1800 read speed: 21 of the 26 here have a higher read speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.4
SSD, M.2, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation
+M.2 form factor installs directly into compatible M.2 slots
+PCIe Gen3x4 interface for fast data transfer speeds
+512GB capacity suits a system drive with several large apps
$180.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - DetailsProduct details
M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 Solid State Drive | M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 Solid State Drive(CV3500 512GB)
$180.79as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+M.2 form factor installs directly into compatible M.2 slots
+PCIe Gen3x4 interface for fast data transfer speeds
+512GB capacity suits a system drive with several large apps
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.4
SSD, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation
+512GB capacity for a moderate set of files and programs
+PCIe Gen 3 interface for reliable data transfer
+Internal SSD for installation inside a computer
$295.68
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - DetailsProduct details
PCIe3.0 Internal Solid State Drive Disk | PCIe3.0 Internal Solid State Drive Disk(512GB)$295.68as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+512GB capacity for a moderate set of files and programs
+PCIe Gen 3 interface for reliable data transfer
+Internal SSD for installation inside a computer
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.4
SSD, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation
+512GB capacity suits a system and everyday programs
+Internal SSD with PCIe 3.0 interface
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
$294.09
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - DetailsProduct details
PCIe3.0 Internal Solid State Drive Disk | PCIe3.0 Internal Solid State Drive Disk(512GB)$294.09as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+512GB capacity suits a system and everyday programs
+Internal SSD with PCIe 3.0 interface
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.4
SSD, M.2, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation
+M.2 2280 form factor fits standard M.2 slots
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast M.2 storage
+512GB capacity suits a system drive or games
$477.29
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
RZESLJETX PCIe3.0 M.2 2280 Hard Drive Solid State Disk | PCIe3.0 M.2 2280 Hard Drive Solid State Disk(512GB)
$477.29as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+M.2 2280 form factor fits standard M.2 slots
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast M.2 storage
+512GB capacity suits a system drive or games
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.4
SSD, M.2, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation
+512GB capacity for everyday storage needs
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common motherboard slots
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast data transfers
$487.56
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
YNEVCDGRA PCIe3.0 M.2 2280 Hard Drive Solid State Disk | PCIe3.0 M.2 2280 Hard Drive Solid State Disk(512GB)
$487.56as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+512GB capacity for everyday storage needs
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common motherboard slots
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast data transfers
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 3 PCIe generation
+NVMe interface for fast solid-state storage
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common M.2 slots
+PCIe 3.0 interface for high-speed data transfer
$194.05
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
SSD NVMe M2 Hard Drive PCIe3.0 M.2 2280 | SSD NVMe M2 Hard Drive PCIe3.0 M.2 2280(CV3500Q256G)
$194.05as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+NVMe interface for fast solid-state storage
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common M.2 slots
+PCIe 3.0 interface for high-speed data transfer
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 3 PCIe generation
+NVMe interface for fast solid-state storage
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common M.2 slots
+PCIe 3.0 interface for high-speed data transfer
$193.01
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
SSD NVMe M2 Hard Drive PCIe3.0 M.2 2280 | SSD NVMe M2 Hard Drive PCIe3.0 M.2 2280(CV3500Q256G)
$193.01as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+NVMe interface for fast solid-state storage
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common M.2 slots
+PCIe 3.0 interface for high-speed data transfer
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.9
SSD, NVMe, 1TB, 3 PCIe generation
+PCIe Gen3 NVMe interface for faster speeds than SATA
+Up to 3,500 MB/s read speed
+1TB capacity for everyday storage needs
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Crucial P3 PCIe Gen3 NVMe 1TB SSD, Up to 3,500MB/s Read, Laptop & Desktop (PC) Compatible, Solid State Drive –No price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.9
Pros
+PCIe Gen3 NVMe interface for faster speeds than SATA
+Up to 3,500 MB/s read speed
+1TB capacity for everyday storage needs
+Works in both laptop and desktop systems
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
+3500 read speed: the highest read speed of the 26 here
+1TB capacity: only 8 of 46 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.4
SSD, M.2, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common motherboard slots
+PCIe 3.0 interface for faster data transfer than SATA
+512GB capacity for a moderate set of apps and files
No price recorded yet.
Product details
PCIe3.0 M.2 2280 Hard Drive Solid State Disk | PCIe3.0 M.2 2280 Hard Drive Solid State Disk(512GB)No price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.4
Pros
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common motherboard slots
+PCIe 3.0 interface for faster data transfer than SATA
+512GB capacity for a moderate set of apps and files
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this page+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 9.1
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB
+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
+2TB capacity: only 1 of 46 here have a higher capacity
$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
WD_BLACK 2TB SN750 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD Solid State Drive - Gen3 PCIe, M.2 2280, 3D NAND, Up to 3,400 MB/s -
$599.99as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.1
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this pagePros
+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
+2TB capacity: only 1 of 46 here have a higher capacity
+3400 read speed: 17 of the 26 here have a lower read speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.9
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB
+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
+3500 read speed: the highest read speed of the 26 here
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Samsung SSD 980 1TB PCle 3.0x4, NVMe M.2 2280, Up to 3,500MB/s | NVMe Internal Solid State Drive Storage for PC,No price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.9
Compared with the 48 Storage Drives on this pagePros
+3 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 48 here
+3500 read speed: the highest read speed of the 26 here
+1TB capacity: only 8 of 46 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| storage drive | Kind | Interface | Form | Capacity | PCIe generation | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSD | NVMe | M.2 | 256GB | 3 | 8.4 | No current price | |
| SSD | NVMe | 128GB | 3 | 8.3 | No current price | ||
| SSD | M.2 | 256GB | 3 | 8.3 | No current price | ||
| SSD | M.2 | 2TB | 3 | 8.9 | $807.86 as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details | ||
| SSD | NVMe | M.2 | 1TB | 3 | 8.9 | $340.00 as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details | |
| SSD | M.2 | 1TB | 3 | 8.6 | $176.03 as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details | ||
| SSD | M.2 | 1TB | 3 | 8.6 | $180.79 as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details | ||
| SSD | 1TB | 3 | 8.6 | $498.81 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details | |||
| SSD | NVMe | M.2 | 512GB | 3 | 8.4 | $129.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| SSD | M.2 | 512GB | 3 | 8.4 | $180.79 as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details |










