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Small green circuit board M.2 2230 SSD with black controller and gold edge connector

Micron

Micron 2650 256GB M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 internal SSD

SKU CH-1X3Q-RFM8W

A compact 256 GB M.2 2230 NVMe drive delivering PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds up to 5000 MB/s read and 2500 MB/s write for handhelds and thin laptops

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,500 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2230
  • Random read (4K)Up to 450,000 IOPS
  • Sequential read speed reaches 5000 MB/s via PCIe 4.0 x4
  • Sequential write speed hits 2500 MB/s for fast file transfers
  • Random read IOPS up to 450000 improves application responsiveness
  • Random write IOPS up to 500000 accelerates multitasking workloads
  • Compact 30 mm M.2 2230 form factor fits space-constrained devices

Compact M.2 2230 drive for handhelds

The Micron 2650 256GB internal SSD uses the M.2 2230 form factor, measuring 30mm long, to fit devices such as the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Microsoft Surface models. It connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe 2.0 protocol.

PCIe 4.0 x4 sequential read up to 5000 MBps

The headline specification is a maximum sequential read speed of 5000 MBps over PCIe 4.0 x4, with sequential writes up to 2500 MBps. Random performance reaches 450,000 IOPS read and 500,000 IOPS write. The drive is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 systems.

176-layer 3D TLC NAND and Host Memory Buffer

Micron's 176-layer 3D TLC NAND provides the storage media, while Host Memory Buffer support uses system RAM for caching instead of a dedicated DRAM chip. This design lowers power draw to extend battery life in portable hosts.

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 5,000 MB/s
Higher than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 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
Total capacity256 GB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,500 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 450,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 500,000 IOPS
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2230

Questions about this item

How fast will the 5000 MBps sequential read feel in a Steam Deck?

Game load screens and level streaming will be noticeably quicker, though the handheld's thermal limits may throttle sustained transfers below the peak figure.

Does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface run at full speed in a PCIe 3.0 slot?

The drive is backward compatible and will operate at PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds, capping sequential throughput at the slot's lower bandwidth ceiling.

Will the 30mm M.2 2230 board fit a Surface Pro 8?

Yes, the 2230 form factor is the exact 30mm length required by the Surface Pro 8 and similar ultra-thin devices.

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