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Timetec 256GB M.2 2280 SATA SSD circuit board with black label

Timetec

Timetec 256GB 3D NAND M.2 2280 SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-86Q5-QHXYH

A 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA drive with 3D NAND, delivering 500 MB/s reads and 450 MB/s writes

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 450 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Style M.2 SATA

Model 256GB (1 Pack)

  • 256GB capacity stores OS and apps on a single drive
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits laptops and desktops with 22 by 80 mm slots
  • SATA III interface delivers up to 500 MB/s read and 450 MB/s write speeds
  • 3D NAND memory provides 1,500,000 hours MTTF for long-term reliability
  • Low power consumption extends battery life in portable systems

Timetec 256GB M.2 2280 SATA SSD

This Timetec internal solid-state drive uses a 2280 M.2 form factor and a SATA III interface to deliver up to 500 MBps sequential read and 450 MBps sequential write. It is built with 3D NAND flash and rated for 1,500,000 hours MTTF.

Suits SATA-only M.2 slots; not for PCIe-only boards

The drive fits any system with an M.2 slot wired for SATA signalling and a 22 mm by 80 mm key. Buyers whose motherboards expose only PCIe lanes on the M.2 connector should choose a different drive because this unit communicates exclusively over the SATA protocol.

SATA III 6 Gbps interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines whether this SSD will work is the SATA III 6 Gbps interface; the motherboard M.2 slot must support SATA signalling, not just PCIe, for the drive to be recognised and operate at its rated 500 MBps read and 450 MBps write speeds.

How it compares

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

Price $36.99
Cheaper than about 93% 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 500 MB/s
Lower than about 90% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $144.49 per TB
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity256 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 450 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280

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Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need an M.2 2280 slot that supports SATA III to use this 256GB drive?

Yes, the drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor and a SATA III interface, so the motherboard slot must accept that size and run the SATA protocol.

Will this 256GB SATA III SSD work in a laptop that currently has a 2.5-inch 7mm hard drive?

No, this model uses the M.2 2280 form factor, which is physically different from the 2.5-inch 7mm drive bay found in many laptops.

How can I confirm the drive is delivering the rated 500 MBps read and 450 MBps write speeds after installation?

Run a benchmark tool such as CrystalDiskMark on the SATA III connection and compare the sequential results to the 500 MBps read and 450 MBps write specifications.

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