Lenovo 256GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe Opal SSD (5SS0W79480)

With sequential reads up to 3000 MB/s, this Lenovo 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD delivers rapid data access for demanding workloads. The PCIe Gen3 x4 interface and NVMe 1.3 protocol ensure low latency and high throughput, making it ideal for boot drives and frequently used applications.

Overview

The Lenovo 5SS0W79480 is a 256GB internal solid-state drive in the M.2 2280 form factor. It uses 3D TLC NAND flash and supports TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption for data security. The drive is designed for systems with an M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe slot and offers a mean time between failures of 1.5 million hours.

What stands out

• Sequential read speed up to 3000 MB/s
• TCG Opal 2.0 self-encrypting drive
• High random performance: 270,000 IOPS read and write
• Endurance rated at 150 TBW
• Operating temperature range 0°C to 70°C

Technical details

• Capacity: 256 GB
• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe
• NVMe version: 1.3
• Sequential write speed: up to 1300 MB/s
• Random read (4KB, QD32): up to 270,000 IOPS
• Random write (4KB, QD32): up to 270,000 IOPS
• NAND flash: 3D TLC
• MTBF: 1.5 million hours
• Shock resistance: 1500G / 0.5ms
• Vibration resistance (non-operating): 20G peak

Our verdict

A reliable and secure NVMe SSD for business laptops and desktops, offering strong performance and hardware encryption.