Lenovo 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD with Opal Encryption

Sequential read speeds up to 3500 MB/s make this Lenovo 512GB M.2 2242 SSD a serious upgrade for any compatible laptop or desktop. The PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface unlocks low latency and high throughput, while TCG Opal 2.0 self-encryption protects data at rest without performance penalties.

Overview

Built on the compact M.2 2242 form factor, this internal solid state drive delivers 512 GB of fast NVMe storage. It is engineered for systems with a PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 slot and supports the NVMe 1.4 protocol. With sequential write speeds up to 2900 MB/s and random read performance up to 500,000 IOPS, it accelerates boot times, file transfers, and demanding applications.

What stands out

• TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption for data security
• High endurance rating of 200 TBW
• Shock resistance up to 1500 G / 0.5 ms
• Low idle power consumption below 50 mW

Technical details

• Capacity: 512 GB
• Form factor: M.2 2242
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe
• NVMe version: 1.4
• Sequential read: up to 3500 MB/s
• Sequential write: up to 2900 MB/s
• Random read (4KB): up to 500,000 IOPS
• Random write (4KB): up to 400,000 IOPS
• Encryption: TCG Opal 2.0 (SED)
• Total bytes written: 200 TB
• MTBF: 1.5 million hours
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Shock resistance: 1500 G / 0.5 ms
• Vibration resistance: 20 G / 10-2000 Hz

Our verdict

A high-performance, hardware-encrypted NVMe SSD in the space-saving M.2 2242 form factor, ideal for business laptops and compact desktops that demand speed and data protection.