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PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. CS2150 M280CS2150-1TB-TB 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-E79A-YZWF9 MPN M280CS2150-1TB-TB

M.2 2280 1 TB drive with PCI-Express 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 interface and 3D NAND, reaching 10,200 MB/s read and 8,300 MB/s write without a heatsink

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 10,200 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 8,300 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Up to 10,200 MB/s sequential read speeds PCI-Express 5.0 x4
  • Up to 8,300 MB/s sequential write speeds PCI-Express 5.0 x4
  • 1 TB capacity with 3D NAND for reliable storage
  • DRAM-less design uses HMB for efficient performance
  • NVMe 2.0 protocol enables faster boot and application launch

PCI-Express 5.0 x4 SSD for consumers

The PNY CS2150 is a 1TB internal solid state drive built for consumer desktops and laptops. It uses 3D NAND flash and the NVMe 2.0 protocol over a PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface. The M.2 2280 form factor fits standard slots without a heatsink.

Sequential limits of PCI-Express 5.0 x4

The drive delivers sequential reads up to 10,200 MBps and writes up to 8,300 MBps. Manufacturer highlights cite peaks of 10,300 MB/s read and 8,600 MB/s write. Operating temperature spans 0°C to 70°C, while storage temperature ranges from -40°C to 85°C.

DRAM-less design with HMB and MTBF rating

No DRAM cache is present; the controller relies on host memory buffer technology. The drive carries a 1,500,000 hour MTBF rating. The bare M.2 2280 PCB allows direct motherboard mounting, leaving heatsink choice to the builder.

How it compares

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

Price $146.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 10,200 MB/s
Higher than about 91% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $146.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 59% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePNY
Product lineCS2150
Model nameM280CS2150-1 TB-TB
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 10,200 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 8,300 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memoryNo DRAM (HMB)
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 2.0
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size122 × 85 × 4 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
More details
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

Questions about this item

Which capacity of the CS2150 series should I choose for my build?

This model provides 1TB of 3D NAND storage in the M.2 2280 form factor, suited for consumer workloads such as gaming and demanding applications.

What does the 10,200 MB/s sequential read figure mean once the drive is installed in my system?

It represents the maximum sequential read throughput over the PCI-Express 5.0 x4 link; real-world speeds depend on motherboard support, workload and thermal conditions.

Which interface and protocol does this SSD use, and what does that cap in practice?

It uses a PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface with NVMe 2.0 protocol, enabling up to 10,200 MB/s read and 8,300 MB/s write when the platform supports the same generation.

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