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Small rectangular circuit board with gold edge connector and black label, 256GB PCIe 3.0 SSD for MacBook Pro A1708

THREE COLOUR DOGFISH

THREE COLOUR DOGFISH 256GB PCIe 3.0 internal SSD for MacBook Pro A1708

SKU CH-VFGW-0TQ6D

256 GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD with macOS 10.13+ pre-installed for MacBook Pro A1708 (2016-2017)

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential write speed1800
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0
  • Form factorPCIE 3.0
  • Mean time between failures100,000 h
  • Product depth1MM

Capacity 512GB

  • Up to 2200 MB/s sequential read for faster boot and app load
  • Up to 1800 MB/s sequential write handles demanding workloads
  • 3D TLC NAND flash improves reliability and reduces power draw
  • Dynamic thermal protection regulates temperature for sustained performance
  • macOS 10.13+ pre-installed for quick setup on MacBook Pro A1708

MacBook Pro A1708 internal SSD

This 256GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe drive is built for the MacBook Pro A1708 from 2016 to 2017. It uses 3D TLC NAND flash and a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface to replace the original Apple storage. The drive arrives with macOS 10.13 or later pre-installed so the machine boots straight to the desktop after fitting.

PCIe 3.0 NVMe build and thermal control

The controller includes dynamic thermal protection that regulates temperature during sustained workloads. A 3.3V ±5% power supply requirement matches the MacBook’s internal rail. MTBF is rated at 100000 hours and data retention exceeds twenty years at 25 °C. Operating range spans 0 to 70 °C with storage tolerance from -45 to 85 °C.

Upgrade from factory Apple SSD

Sequential read reaches 2200 MB/s and write reaches 1800 MB/s, well above the original SATA-based Apple modules. The jump is worth it when boot times, application launches or large file transfers feel sluggish on the stock drive. Installation takes roughly two minutes with no extra software steps required.

How it compares

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

Price $106.99
Cheaper than about 70% 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).
Price per TB $417.93 per TB
Pricier than about 83% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTHREE COLOUR DOGFISH
Model nameA1708 256 GB
Total capacity256 GB
Performance
Sequential write speed1800
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0
Size & build
Form factorPCIE 3.0
Overall height7MM
Overall width8MM
Product depth1MM
Product weight20G
In the box
Included items1
More details
Mean time between failures100,000 h

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Questions about this item

What practical limit does the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface impose on this 256GB SSD?

The PCIe 3.0 x4 interface caps sequential reads at 2200MB/s and writes at 1800MB/s for this drive.

What physical dimensions must the MacBook Pro A1708 slot accommodate for this module?

The module measures 7mm tall, 8mm wide and 1mm deep, weighing 20g.

How is the SSD installed in the MacBook Pro A1708 and which step often trips people up?

Insert the drive into the PCIe 3.0 slot, secure it, then boot — the pre-installed macOS 10.13+ loads automatically so no separate OS install is needed.

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