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The verdict
Silicon Power 256GB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 2280 SSD
500+ bought last month
Size256GB
Style256GB
OVERPRICED.
This is a 256GB internal SSD that plugs directly into your computer's M.2 slot to add storage space. It's built for people upgrading their PC or building a system from scratch, offering solid read and write speeds through a PCIe Gen3 connection.
$56.03
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 1d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- It reads data at up to 2,200 MB/s and writes at up to 1,600 MB/s, which is respectable performance for the price range.
- The drive is physically small (about 3 inches long) so it fits in laptops and compact PC builds without taking up much room.
- Make sure your computer has an M.2 slot with an M key only. This drive won't work in slots that have a B key notch, so check your motherboard before buying.
As of Aug 31, the Silicon Power 256GB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 2280 SSD is overpriced at $56.03 — versus a $52.91 typical price and a $16.97 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
This price is off the chart.
Sale check Amazon shows “63% off,” measured against a $150 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $53 — real discount ≈ 0%.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 3.1 × 0.9 × 0.2 in
- Weight
- 0.02 lb
- Colour
- Black
- Size
- 256GB
- Special features
- Portable
- In the box
- 1 x SSD