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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)

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.
PtulmrtvnSpec 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.
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.
YnevcdgraSpec 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 - Details
SamsungSpec 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 - Details
FezwquatvSpec 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 - Details
YnevcdgraSpec 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 - Details
YnevcdgraSpec 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 - Details
AiibeSpec 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 - Details
YnevcdgraSpec 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 - Details
RzesljetxSpec 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 - Details
FezwquatvSpec 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 - Details
RzesljetxSpec 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 - Details
YnevcdgraSpec 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 - Details
Rzesljetx

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 - Details
Fezwquatv

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 - Details
CrucialSpec 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.
PtulmrtvnSpec 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.
WD_BLACKSpec 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 - Details
SamsungSpec 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.

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacityPCIe generationSpec scorePrice
SSDNVMeM.2256GB38.4No current price
SSDNVMe128GB38.3No current price
SSDM.2256GB38.3No current price
SSDM.22TB38.9$807.86
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB38.9$340.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
SSDM.21TB38.6$176.03
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
SSDM.21TB38.6$180.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
SSD1TB38.6$498.81
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2512GB38.4$129.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
SSDM.2512GB38.4$180.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details

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