{"product_id":"m2-nvme-ssd-16gb-2280-2242-solid-state-drive-intel","title":"M.2 NVMe SSD 16GB 2280\/2242 Solid State Drive for Intel","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eM.2 SSD 16GB NVMe — Boost Your System's Speed Instantly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your laptop or desktop with the \u003cstrong\u003eSSD M10 16GB M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed to fit both \u003cstrong\u003e2280 and 2242 form factors\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compact yet powerful drive delivers fast read and write speeds, dramatically improving boot times, application load speeds, and overall system responsiveness — all at an affordable price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're upgrading an older machine or adding supplemental high-speed storage to an Intel Optane-compatible system, this drive is a straightforward, plug-and-play solution that fits standard M.2 slots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16GB — ideal for OS acceleration, cache, or secondary fast-access storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e NVMe — delivers superior throughput vs. traditional SATA SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with both M.2 2280 and M.2 2242 slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Read\/Write Speeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quickly transfers files, loads programs, and reduces wait times\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for use with Intel Optane-compatible platforms and standard M.2 NVMe laptops and desktops\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim, lightweight form factor fits easily inside thin laptops and compact desktop builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid State Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e No moving parts means greater durability and quieter operation compared to traditional hard drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2 NVMe (PCIe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2280 \/ 2242\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNVMe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaptops, Desktops with M.2 NVMe slot; Intel Optane-compatible platforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on storage technologies and how solid state drives work, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eU.S. Department of Energy\u003c\/a\u003e for guidance on energy-efficient computing components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the difference between M.2 2280 and M.2 2242 form factors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The numbers refer to the physical dimensions of the M.2 drive. \"2280\" means 22mm wide and 80mm long, while \"2242\" means 22mm wide and 42mm long. 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