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FANXIANG

FANXIANG S501 256GB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-E1TH-H5GTA

256 GB M.2 2280 NVMe drive with PCIe 3.0 x4 interface delivering up to 2100 MB/s reads and 1800 MB/s writes

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 2,100 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,800 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Read speeds up to 2100 MB/s accelerate boot and app launch
  • Write speeds up to 1800 MB/s speed up file saves and transfers
  • PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface delivers high-throughput storage
  • 3D NAND TLC with HMB and SmartECC enhances endurance and data integrity
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits laptops and desktops with included screw and screwdriver

Fanxiang S501 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD

The Fanxiang S501 is a 256GB internal solid-state drive built on the M.2 2280 form factor. It connects through a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface using the NVMe 1.3 protocol. The drive uses 3D NAND flash memory and includes a graphene heat dissipation sticker for thermal management. It targets users upgrading laptops or desktops that have an M.2 slot supporting PCIe NVMe.

Suits PCIe NVMe M.2 slots only

This drive suits systems with an M.2 slot wired for PCIe 3.0 x4 and NVMe 1.3 support, including Windows 7 through 11 and Mac OS 10.9 or later. It is not suitable for slots limited to other interfaces. The bundled screwdriver and screw simplify installation in compatible laptops, desktops and all-in-one PCs.

Sequential read up to 2100 MB/s

The headline specification is a maximum sequential read speed of 2100 MB/s paired with a maximum sequential write speed of 1800 MB/s. These figures determine whether the drive meets the performance needs of a given workload. The package includes the SSD, one screwdriver and one mounting screw.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $37.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 2,100 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 1,180 items is 2,400 MB/s.
Price per TB $148.40 per TB
Cheaper than about 58% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFanxiang
Model nameS501
Total capacity256 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 2,100 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,800 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.3
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
In the box
Included itemsNVMe M.2 PCIE 3.0 SSD *1,
Screwdriver *1,
Screw *1

Questions about this item

What does PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 cap sequential read and write at?

The interface supports up to 2100 MB/s sequential read and 1800 MB/s sequential write on this drive.

What physical slot and mounting hardware does the M.2 2280 drive require?

It fits an M-key M.2 2280 slot and the box includes one screw and a screwdriver for the standoff.

How do you install the S501 and which step is often missed?

Insert the drive at an angle into the M.2 slot, press it down, and secure it with the supplied screw; people often forget the screw.

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