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SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG BM9C1 2TB M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-8P24-CZ1K2

Compact M.2 2230 NVMe drive delivering 2 TB of storage with sequential speeds up to 4600 MB/s read and 2600 MB/s write

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 4,600 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,600 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2230
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 2 TB capacity fits large libraries in a compact M.2 2230 module
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers up to 4600 MB/s sequential read speed
  • Up to 2600 MB/s sequential write accelerates large file transfers
  • 320,000 IOPS random read keeps multitasking responsive
  • 580,000 IOPS random write handles heavy write workloads efficiently

Compact 2TB M.2 2230 NVMe drive

This Samsung BM9C1 drive fits the M.2 2230 slot found in many ultraportables and handheld PCs. It connects over PCIe 4.0 x4 and uses NVMe to deliver up to 4600 MBps sequential read and 2600 MBps sequential write. The 2TB capacity suits users who need more local storage for games, media and project files.

QLC 3D NAND changes endurance profile

The drive uses QLC 3D NAND, which increases density but reduces write endurance compared with TLC. Everyday workloads such as game installs, media libraries and document syncs remain well within the rated random performance of 320000 read IOPS and 580000 write IOPS. Sustained heavy write workloads will reach the media limits sooner than TLC alternatives.

2TB headroom for games and creative work

At 2TB the drive holds dozens of modern titles or large video projects without constant juggling. Random read of 320000 IOPS keeps level loads snappy, while the 2600 MBps sequential write ceiling means large file copies finish quickly. Very long sequential writes or constant high-queue workloads will eventually throttle as the SLC cache fills.

How it compares

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

Price $362.99
Pricier than about 73% 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 4,600 MB/s
Higher than about 67% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $181.50 per TB
Pricier than about 55% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product lineBM9C1
Model nameMZ-9MX2T0A
Part numberMZ9MX2T0HCL1-00BD1
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 4,600 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,600 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 320,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 580,000 IOPS
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2230

Questions about this item

How long will the QLC 3D NAND in this 2 TB BM9C1 last before I need to replace it?

Samsung rates the drive for up to 4600 MB/s reads and 2600 MB/s writes, and the QLC 3D NAND is built to handle typical consumer workloads for the usable life of a laptop or handheld.

What limit appears first when I push sustained writes on the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface?

Sequential write speed tops out at 2600 MB/s, so the controller will throttle once that ceiling is reached during long transfers.

How hot or loud does the M.2 2230 module get when it runs all day in a Steam Deck?

The drive has no moving parts and draws power only through the PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, so it stays silent and runs at normal SSD temperatures under continuous use.

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