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Team Group

Team Group CX2 2.5" 256GB SATA Internal SSD T253X6256G0C101

SKU CH-HM4J-C6M5S MPN T253X6256G0C101

2.5-inch SATA solid-state drive with 256GB capacity, 520MBps read and 430MBps write speeds, 80TB endurance and 1,000,000-hour MTBF

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 520 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 430 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 256GB

  • Faster boot and load times with up to 520 MBps sequential read
  • Sustained write performance up to 430 MBps for everyday tasks
  • 80 TBW endurance rating for long service life
  • 1,000,000 hours MTBF indicates high reliability
  • Shock resistant to 1500G for data protection on the move

2.5" SATA 256GB Internal SSD

The Team Group CX2 is a 2.5-inch internal solid state drive with 256GB capacity and a SATA III interface. It uses 3D NAND flash memory and operates without a dedicated DRAM cache, relying on host memory buffer support. Designed for consumer workloads, it delivers sequential reads up to 520 MBps and writes up to 430 MBps.

Suits HDD replacement, not heavy write workloads

This drive suits users upgrading a laptop or desktop that only accepts 2.5-inch SATA storage and who want faster boot and application load times than a mechanical hard drive. The 80TB endurance rating and lack of DRAM cache make it less appropriate for sustained heavy write tasks such as video editing scratch disks or database servers.

SATA III interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SATA III 6Gb/s interface with backwards compatibility to SATA 2.0. If the target system provides a 2.5-inch SATA port and a 5V power connection, the CX2 will install and operate within its rated 0°C to 70°C range.

How it compares

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

Price $40.99
Cheaper than about 92% 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 520 MB/s
Lower than about 90% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $160.12 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,362 items is $165.50 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTeam Group
Product lineCX2
Model nameT253 × 6256G0C101
Total capacity256 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 520 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 430 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memoryNo DRAM (HMB)
Write endurance80 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Overall width69.9 mm
Product depth100 mm
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size122 × 91 × 13 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G
Vibration tolerance20G (non-operating)
More details
Mean time between failures1,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

What interface and voltage does my motherboard need to support for the Team Group CX2 256GB SSD?

The drive connects through a SATA III port running at 6 Gb/s and requires a DC +5V power connection from the system.

Will the CX2 256GB work if my board only has SATA 2.0 ports?

Yes, the SSD is backward compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0, though sequential speeds will be limited to that interface's lower bandwidth.

How can I confirm the drive is delivering its rated performance after installation?

Run a sequential benchmark; you should see reads approaching 520 MBps and writes near 430 MBps on a SATA III link.

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