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Green rectangular M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with black label and gold edge connector

VisionTek

VisionTek 901554 DLX3 256GB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-S6D5-XMSNE MPN 901554

256GB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 drive with 3D NAND, InnoGrit controller, up to 3300 MBps read and 2900 MBps write, TCG Opal v2.01 encryption

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,300 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,900 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeExternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Fast boot and load times with up to 3300 MBps sequential read
  • Responsive multitasking from up to 2900 MBps sequential write
  • Snappy random access at up to 370K IOPS read
  • Quick file saves via up to 288K IOPS write
  • Data protected by TCG Opal v2.01 encryption

VisionTek DLX3 256GB NVMe SSD

The VisionTek DLX3 901554 is a 256GB internal SSD built on the M.2 2280 form factor. It connects through a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface using the NVMe 1.3 protocol. The drive targets professionals, gamers and everyday users who need fast solid-state storage for consumer workloads.

Check motherboard M.2 slot and OS support

Verify that your motherboard provides an M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe 3.0 x4 and NVMe 1.3. The drive uses 3D NAND flash and an InnoGrit IG5216 controller with SLC caching but no DRAM cache. TCG Opal v2.01 encryption is supported for data security. Operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C.

Sustained load behaviour and power draw

Under continuous operation the controller manages thermal limits within the 0°C to 70°C window. Active power draw reaches 4.75W while idle consumption sits at 0.3W. Sequential speeds of up to 3300 MBps read and 2900 MBps write are peak figures; prolonged heavy writes will settle at the controller's sustained throughput after SLC cache exhaustion.

How it compares

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

Price $128.99
Cheaper than about 64% 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 3,300 MB/s
Higher than about 58% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $503.87 per TB
Pricier than about 87% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVisionTek
Product lineDLX3
Model name2280
Part number901554
Total capacity256 GB
Product typeExternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,300 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,900 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 370K IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 288K IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Controller chipInnoGrit
Cache memoryNo DRAM (SLC)
Data encryptionTCG Opal v2.01
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.3
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
Power
Idle power draw0.3 W
Active power draw4.75 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size178 × 76 × 25 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C

Questions about this item

Does the 901554 ship with a heatsink or mounting screw, or do I need to buy them separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare M.2 2280 module; a motherboard standoff screw and any heatsink must be sourced separately.

Should I choose the 256GB DLX3 or step up to a larger capacity for the InnoGrit IG5216 controller?

The 256GB model delivers the same 3300 MBps read and 2900 MBps write peaks as higher capacities, so select capacity based on storage need rather than speed.

Will the advertised 3300 MBps sequential read hold up in a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot under everyday workloads?

The 3300 MBps figure is the controller ceiling on a PCIe 3.0 x4 link; real-world throughput will vary with thermal conditions, queue depth and file sizes.

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