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A bare green M.2 2280 circuit board with black chips, no heatsink

PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. CS2150 M280CS2150-2TB-TB 2TB internal SSD

SKU CH-W30N-0M3YT MPN M280CS2150-2TB-TB

A 2 TB M.2 2280 internal SSD using 3D NAND on a PCI-Express 5.0 x4 link with NVMe 2.0, delivering up to 10,300 MB/s read and 8,600 MB/s write

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 10,300 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 8,600 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Fast boot and app launch from up to 10,300 MB/s read speed
  • Smooth heavy workloads with up to 8,600 MB/s write speed
  • Fits standard M.2 2280 slots for easy desktop or laptop upgrades
  • 2 TB capacity stores large game libraries and media projects
  • High endurance rated at 1,500,000 hours MTBF for long-term reliability

PCI-Express 5.0 x4 2TB SSD

The PNY CS2150 is an internal solid-state drive built for consumer workloads. It uses an M.2 2280 form factor with 3D NAND memory and the NVMe 2.0 protocol. Sequential read reaches 10,300 MBps and write reaches 8,600 MBps. The drive targets demanding applications, high-end games and intense workloads.

Before ordering check compatibility

Verify that your motherboard provides an M.2 2280 slot wired for PCI-Express 5.0 x4 and that the system BIOS supports NVMe 2.0 boot. Confirm the operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C suits your chassis airflow. The drive ships without a heatsink so plan for adequate cooling if your board lacks integrated thermal pads.

Build quality and daily implications

A mean time between failures of 1,500,000 hours indicates enterprise-grade reliability for a consumer drive. The bare PCB design keeps the module thin enough for tight laptop bays or desktop boards with low clearance. Without a heatsink the controller relies on motherboard thermal solutions or case airflow to sustain peak throughput. Storage temperature tolerance spans -40°C to 85°C for safe transport.

How it compares

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

Price $210.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 10,300 MB/s
Higher than about 92% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $105.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 82% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePNY
Product lineCS2150
Model nameM280CS2150-2 TB-TB
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 10,300 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 8,600 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
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 size123 × 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

Does the PNY CS2150 2TB drive come with a heatsink or mounting screw, or must they be purchased separately?

The drive is supplied without a heatsink; the motherboard mounting screw is usually included with the motherboard, not the SSD.

How do I decide between this 2TB model and a smaller capacity in the same CS2150 series?

Choose the 2TB version when you need space for large game libraries, video projects or multiple virtual machines; smaller capacities suit lighter workloads.

What does the 10,300 MBps sequential read figure mean once the drive is installed in my PC?

It represents the peak throughput over a PCI‑Express 5.0 x4 link with NVMe 2.0; real‑world speeds depend on workload, motherboard lane allocation and thermal conditions.

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