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PCIe Gen 3 Storage Drives

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6 PCIe gen 3 storage drives from Western Digital, Patriot Memory, SP Silicon Power and more. Most cost $39 to $129, and half cost less than $50.

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
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
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
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
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
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

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacityPCIe generationSpec scorePrice
SSDNVMeM.2256GB38.3$63.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2128GB38.1$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB38.4$50.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2512GB38.4$129.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2256GB38.3$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2128GB38.1$38.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details

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