Internal SSD APACER AP512GAS2280P4X-1 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe, 2100/1500 MB/s, 3D NAND

APACER AP512GAS2280P4X-1 is an internal M.2 NVMe PCIe solid state drive with 512 GB capacity and 3D NAND memory. Designed for system storage and application acceleration, this M.2 2280 SSD uses a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface and complies with the NVMe 1.3 standard. The drive delivers sequential read speeds up to 2100 MB/s and write speeds up to 1500 MB/s, offering a compact, low-weight storage option for desktops, laptops and small form-factor systems.

Advantages

The SSD combines a compact M.2 2280 form factor and light weight with NVMe performance, enabling faster OS boot times and shorter application load times compared with SATA-based drives. Built with 3D NAND memory, the drive includes caching and firmware-level wear leveling and error correction features that improve sustained performance and operational stability. Compliance with NVMe 1.3 and a PCIe Gen3 x4 connection provides a balance of compatibility and high throughput for mainstream PC use.

Suitable for

• Operating system installation to improve boot and responsiveness
• Application and game storage for faster load times
• Upgrading internal storage in laptops, desktops and mini PCs
• General file storage where compact size and low weight are required

Key specifications

• Form factor: M.2 2280 (22 mm x 80 mm)
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4, NVMe 1.3 compliant
• Capacity: 512 GB
• 3D NAND flash memory
• Sequential read speed: up to 2100 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 1500 MB/s
• Weight: 0.0068 kg

How to use

Install the M.2 SSD into an available M.2 PCIe slot on a compatible motherboard following the device and motherboard manufacturer instructions. Ensure the system is powered off and grounded before installation. After physical installation, initialize and format the drive in the operating system, then install or migrate the OS and applications as needed. Use the motherboard BIOS/UEFI to confirm NVMe mode and optimal boot priority if the drive will host the system partition.

Recommendations

For reliable long-term performance, enable any available firmware updates from the manufacturer and use the drive for OS and application storage to take advantage of NVMe speeds. Avoid filling the drive to full capacity to maintain effective SLC cache operation and sustained write performance.