Overview of M.2 SSDs

M.2 is a new form of connectivity that allows a SSD to connect directly to the PCI-E bus allowing for theoretical speeds as high as 2GB/s. However, M.2 drives are complicated in that they allow for a variety of physical dimensions, connectors, and even multiple logical interfaces. To help our customers understand the nuances of M.2 drives, we decided to publish this overview of M.2 SSDs.

Game Drive M.2 SSD for PS5

Best M.2 SSD

WD Blue™ SATA SSD M.2 2280 PC Hard Drive

M.2 - Wikipedia

BOOST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE: Increase system performance by adding the speed of an M2 SSD in any 2.5 SATA application with the M2 SSD to 2.5in SATA

StarTech.com M.2 SATA SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter - M.2 NGFF to SATA Converter - 7mm - Open-Frame Bracket (SAT32M225)

M.2 SSD 425S SATA III M.2 SSDs - Transcend Information, Inc.

Though the Teamgroup MP44L is a lower-tier PCIe 4 performer on benchmarks, real-world speed is fine and there's no arguing the low price.

Teamgroup MP44L PCIe 4 NVMe SSD

How to Install an M.2 SSD - Kingston Technology

How to install an M.2 (NVMe/SATA) SSD on your PC

M.2 2242 NVMe SSD Gen3

M.2 2242 NVMe SSD Gen3

Crucial P3 500GB PCIe M.2 2280 SSD | CT500P3SSD8

M.2 SSD 400S SATA III M.2 SSDs - Transcend Information, Inc.

Crucial P5 Plus 1TB PCIe M.2 2280SS Gaming SSD, CT1000P5PSSD8

Kingston NV1 2TB NVMe SSD 2100MB/s 1700MB/s R/W 480TBW M.2 2280 3yr Wty