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PNY CS2241 M.2 2280 2TB internal SSD, bare green circuit board with black controller and NAND chips, no heatsink

PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. CS2241 M280CS2241-2TB-RB 2TB internal SSD

SKU CH-0JHW-N0E7P MPN M280CS2241-2TB-RB

A 2 TB M.2 2280 NVMe drive with PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface delivering up to 5000 MBps read and 4200 MBps write speeds for faster boot and application launch

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 4,200 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 2TB

  • Fast boot and app launch with up to 5000 MB/s read speed
  • Quick file saves and transfers with up to 4200 MB/s write speed
  • Low-latency responsiveness from NVMe 2.0 protocol on PCIe 4.0 x4
  • Dense 2TB capacity in compact M.2 2280 form factor
  • Reliable endurance using 3D NAND technology

PNY CS2241 2TB NVMe SSD

The PNY CS2241 is a 2TB internal solid-state drive built for consumer desktops and laptops. It uses 3D NAND flash and connects through an M.2 2280 slot using the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe 2.0 protocol. Sequential reads reach up to 5000 MBps and writes up to 4200 MBps.

Check M.2 slot and PCIe generation

Verify that your motherboard or laptop has an M.2 2280 slot wired for PCI-Express 4.0 x4 to obtain the rated speeds. A slot limited to PCIe 3.0 will still work but will cap throughput at the older generation’s ceiling. Ensure the firmware is current and that the BIOS recognises NVMe boot drives if you intend to use this as the OS volume.

No heatsink means simple installation

The drive ships without a heatsink, so it fits tight M.2 bays where taller modules would not clear the motherboard shield or a laptop chassis. The single-sided M.2 2280 layout uses a standard mounting screw. Low-profile design keeps thermals manageable in typical airflow, while the NVMe interface delivers lower latency than SATA alternatives for faster boots and application launches.

How it compares

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

Price $110.99
Cheaper than about 69% 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 5,000 MB/s
Higher than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $55.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 96% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePNY
Product lineCS2241
Model nameM280CS2241-2 TB-RB
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 4,200 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 2.0
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size173 × 100 × 16 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the PNY CS2241 2TB M.2 2280 drive include a heatsink or mounting screw, or must I buy them separately?

The drive is supplied without a heatsink. A mounting screw is not included; most motherboards provide one, but check your board manual to be sure.

The CS2241 comes in a 2TB capacity with PCI-Express 4.0 x4 and NVMe 2.0 — is this the right choice for a Gen 4 laptop slot?

Yes. The 2TB model uses a Gen 4 x4 interface and NVMe 2.0, matching a laptop M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe 4.0 and delivering up to 5000 MBps read and 4200 MBps write.

What do the 5000 MBps read and 4200 MBps write figures mean once the SSD is installed in my desktop?

They are peak sequential speeds over the PCIe 4.0 x4 link. Real-world boot, app launch and file-copy times will be lower but still noticeably faster than a SATA SSD.

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