NVMe M.2 2230 SSD prices
An NVMe M.2 2230 SSD is a solid-state drive about the size of a stick of gum — 22 mm wide and 30 mm long. It holds your operating system, apps, games, and files, and it's the common upgrade for handheld consoles, thin laptops, and small desktops. Capacities on this page run from 256 GB to 2 TB. Before you buy, check three things: the form factor (2230), the interface (NVMe, not SATA), and whether your device supports this exact drive type.
- Lowest new $87.73
- Lowest used or refurbished $20.00
- Lowest per TB $78.12
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Best value right now
| $/TB | Price | Capacity | Product | Condition | Store | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $78.12 | $20.00 | 256 GB | Samsung PM991A 256GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD (Dell OEM) M.2 2230 SSD · NVMe | Used | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $196.64 | $50.34 | 256 GB | Samsung PM991A 256GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD (Dell OEM) M.2 2230 SSD · NVMe | Refurbished | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $288.69 | $577.38 | 2 TB | WD_BLACK SN770M 2TB M.2 2230 NVMe M.2 2230 SSD · NVMe Gen4 | New | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $342.70 | $87.73 | 256 GB | Samsung PM991A 256GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD (Dell OEM) M.2 2230 SSD · NVMe | New | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $454.99 | $454.99 | 1 TB | WD_BLACK SN770M 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe M.2 2230 SSD · NVMe Gen4 | New | eBay US +2 | View deal |
Fits these devices
- Valve Steam Deck
- Sony PlayStation 5
- Dell XPS 15 9520
- Dell Latitude 5420
- ASUS ROG Ally (2023)
- Dell Inspiron 15 3520
- Dell OptiPlex 7010 Small Form Factor
- Dell OptiPlex 3000 Small Form Factor
- Dell Latitude 5440
- Dell Latitude 5540
- Dell OptiPlex 3080 Small Form Factor
- Dell OptiPlex 3080 Micro
49 devices in our catalog take this part. Search yours on the home page.
Before you buy
- Measure the slot first. "M.2" covers many lengths, and 2230 is the shortest of the common ones. If your device takes a 2230 drive, a longer drive won't fit without an adapter, and a shorter drive has nothing to hold it in place. Check the manual or the device entry in our catalog before you order.
- Match the interface and the key. Most 2230 drives use NVMe over a PCIe link with an M-key edge connector, but not all. A SATA M.2 drive looks similar and won't work in an NVMe-only slot. If your device's slot supports only one type, that decides what you can buy.
- Leave room for the fit, not just the length. Clearance for a thermal pad, shield, or heatsink matters in tight handhelds and thin laptops, and some devices cap how large a drive they'll recognize. Our catalog lists 49 devices this size fits — for example the Valve Steam Deck, Sony PlayStation 5, ASUS ROG Ally (2023), Dell XPS 15 9520, Dell Latitude 5420, Dell Latitude 5440, Dell Latitude 5540, Dell Inspiron 15 3520, Dell OptiPlex 7010 Small Form Factor, and Dell OptiPlex 3000 Small Form Factor — so check yours there before buying.
Questions
Will an M.2 2230 SSD fit my device?
It fits if your device has an M.2 2230 slot that accepts NVMe drives. Two details decide it: the length (2230) and the interface (NVMe over PCIe). A drive that matches both will seat in the slot and be held down by the mounting screw or clamp. If your device takes 2242 or 2280 drives instead, a 2230 drive is usually the wrong choice, since the screw hole sits at a different distance. Use the compatibility list in our catalog to confirm your exact model.
How fast is an NVMe M.2 2230 SSD?
Speed varies by drive and by what your device's slot supports. Drives are rated for a PCIe generation, and they run at the fastest link your device provides, so a drive can be quicker in one machine than in another. Small drives can also behave differently from large ones in the same family, so compare the listed specs for the capacity you want rather than assuming all sizes perform alike.
How much storage do I need: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB?
256 GB suits a light system with documents and a few apps. 512 GB is a comfortable everyday size. 1 TB gives you room for a game library or large media files. 2 TB is for heavy installs, video work, or keeping everything on one drive. Think about how much you store now and how much that grows each year, since upgrading again later means copying your data over.
Should I buy a used or refurbished drive?
A used drive can be a good value, but storage wears with writes, and you rarely know a drive's history. If you go that route, ask for the drive's health or wear figures if the seller can show them, confirm the return policy, and plan to copy your data off anything important. A new drive gives you the full warranty and a known starting point; the choice is yours.