Cheapest 1 TB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD
A 1 TB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD is a solid-state drive that keeps your operating system, apps, games, and files on flash memory instead of a spinning disk. The M.2 2280 label describes its shape and length: a slim card about 22 mm wide and 80 mm long that plugs directly into a slot on your motherboard or device. Before you buy, confirm that your device has an M.2 slot that accepts NVMe drives and enough physical clearance.
- Lowest new $159.99
- Lowest used or refurbished $119.99
- Lowest per TB $119.99
- Compared 4 products
| $/TB | Price | Capacity | Product | Condition | Store | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $119.99 | $119.99 | 1 TB | Crucial P3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe (Gen3) M.2 2280 SSD · NVMe Gen3 | Used | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $124.99 | $124.99 | 1 TB | Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD · NVMe Gen4 | Used | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $148.00 | $148.00 | 1 TB | Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD · NVMe Gen3 | Used | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 TB | Samsung 990 PRO 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD · NVMe Gen4 | Used | eBay US +1 | View deal |
| $159.99 | $159.99 | 1 TB | Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD · NVMe Gen4 | New | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $185.99 | $185.99 | 1 TB | Samsung 990 PRO 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD · NVMe Gen4 | New | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $198.00 | $198.00 | 1 TB | Crucial P3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe (Gen3) M.2 2280 SSD · NVMe Gen3 | New | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $230.00 | $230.00 | 1 TB | Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD · NVMe Gen3 | New | eBay US +2 | View deal |
Fits these devices
- Sony PlayStation 5
- ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS
- ASUS ROG Ally X
- Dell XPS 15 9520
- Dell Latitude 5420
- Synology DS920+
- ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi
- Dell Inspiron 15 3520
- Dell OptiPlex 7010 Small Form Factor
- Dell OptiPlex 3000 Small Form Factor
- Dell Latitude 5540
- ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II
124 devices in our catalog take this part. Search yours on the home page.
Before you buy
- Check the slot, not just the connector. An M.2 slot can be wired for NVMe (PCIe), for SATA, or for both. A drive that fits the connector may still not be supported, so look up which type your slot takes before ordering. This matters most for laptops and small desktops.
- Measure the space around the slot. 2280 is the most common length, but some devices use shorter cards, and drives with built-in heatsinks add height. In slim laptops, small form factor desktops, and consoles, an extra millimeter or two can make the difference between fitting and not fitting.
- Buy the capacity you will actually use, then leave some headroom. Storage that is nearly full is harder to manage, and re-cloning or reinstalling an operating system later takes time. Think about what you keep locally today, and add room for what you expect to add soon.
Questions
Will a 1 TB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD fit my device?
It fits if your device has an M.2 slot that is 80 mm long and accepts NVMe (PCIe) drives. Our catalog lists 124 devices this size works with, including the Sony PlayStation 5, ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS, ASUS ROG Ally X, Dell XPS 15 9520, Dell Latitude 5420, Synology DS920+, ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi, Dell Inspiron 15 3520, and the Dell OptiPlex 7010 and 3000 Small Form Factor models. If your device is not on the list, check its manual or specifications for the supported M.2 length and interface.
How fast is an NVMe M.2 SSD?
NVMe drives communicate over PCIe, which is a faster path than the SATA interface used by older SSDs and hard drives. Your actual speed depends on both the drive and your device: a drive can only run at the speed of the slower of the two, so a newer-generation drive in an older slot will run at that slot's speed. Sequential speeds and random-access speeds are different things, and everyday responsiveness depends on both.
Is it safe to buy a used or refurbished SSD?
It can be, but it is worth checking a few things first. Ask how much data has already been written to the drive and how much life the manufacturer's tools report remaining, confirm whether any warranty transfers to you, and find out whether the drive was pulled from another system. A used drive with unknown history is harder to assess than one with its health information available.
How much storage do I actually need?
It depends on what you keep on the device. If you mainly use web apps, documents, and a modest set of programs, smaller drives can be enough. Game libraries, video, large photo collections, and virtual machines fill space quickly, so 1 TB is a common middle ground and larger sizes suit heavy local storage. Whatever you choose, plan to keep some free space so the drive stays easy to manage.