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Micron

Micron 2500 512GB NVMe internal SSD M.2 2230

SKU CH-D6NW-PBQ28

Compact M.2 2230 NVMe drive with 512 GB capacity, PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds up to 6600 MB/s read and 3650 MB/s write, 232-layer QLC NAND, and 200 TBW endurance

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2230
  • Random write (4K)Up to 530,000 IOPS
  • Controller chipMicron
  • Up to 6600 MB/s sequential read for fast boot and load times
  • Up to 3650 MB/s sequential write for quick file saves and installs
  • Up to 860000 random write IOPS for responsive multitasking
  • Compact M.2 2230 single-sided design fits Steam Deck Surface ultrabooks and mini PCs
  • 232-layer QLC NAND with 200 TBW endurance and 2 million hours MTTF

Compact M.2 2230 NVMe SSD

The Micron 2500 512GB drive fits the short M.2 2230 slot found in handheld consoles, ultrabooks and mini PCs. Its single-sided layout leaves room for tight motherboards. The PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers up to 6,600 MB/s sequential read and 3,650 MB/s sequential write. Random write reaches 860,000 IOPS for responsive multitasking.

PCIe 4.0 x4 practical limits

The four-lane Gen 4 link caps theoretical throughput at roughly 8 GB/s, so the 6,600 MB/s read figure sits near the ceiling. Real-world speed depends on host thermal limits and firmware tuning. The controller uses Host Memory Buffer instead of onboard DRAM, which reduces component count but leans on system RAM for mapping tables. Endurance is rated at 200 TBW for this capacity.

232-layer QLC NAND decides suitability

Micron's 232-layer QLC packs high density into the 2230 footprint, enabling 512GB on a single side. QLC writes slower than TLC once the SLC cache fills, so sustained heavy writes will throttle. Buyers needing constant video capture or database work should verify workload fit; light gaming and OS duties match the design target.

How it compares

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

Price $107.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 512 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 6,000 MB/s
Higher than about 75% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $210.92 per TB
Pricier than about 63% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMicron
Total capacity512 GB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
Random write (4K)Up to 530,000 IOPS
Storage
Controller chipMicron
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Connection75 Pins
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2230

Questions about this item

Which capacity should I pick for a handheld or ultrabook upgrade?

The 512GB model provides 200TB TBW endurance and fits the single-sided M.2 2230 slot used in Steam Deck, Surface, and similar compact devices.

What does the 6,600 MB/s sequential read figure mean in daily use?

It enables faster boot times, quicker game level loads, and snappy file transfers on any PCIe 4.0 x4 platform that can sustain Gen4 speeds.

Does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface cap performance on older Gen3 systems?

Yes, the drive will run at PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds on Gen3 hosts, limiting sequential throughput to the host's Gen3 ceiling while retaining full NVMe 1.4c feature support.

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