Lenovo SSD 256GB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (5SS1J12663)

Upgrade your laptop or small-form-factor PC with the Lenovo 256GB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSD. Ideal for professionals and students who need faster boot times and snappier application loading, this drive fits into compatible ultrabooks and embedded systems with an M.2 2242 slot. With PCIe Gen3 x4 bandwidth and NVMe protocol, it delivers a significant performance boost over SATA SSDs, making it perfect for everyday computing, multitasking, and light content creation.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 256 GB
• Form factor: M.2 2242
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4
• NVMe protocol support
• Sequential read speed: up to 2500 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 1200 MB/s
• NAND flash type: 3D TLC
• Endurance: 100 TBW
• MTBF: 1,500,000 hours
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Shock resistance: 1500G / 0.5ms
• Vibration resistance: 20G (7-2000Hz)
• Power consumption (active): 3W
• Power consumption (idle): 0.3W

Why choose it

This Lenovo SSD offers a reliable and high-performance storage upgrade for systems with an M.2 2242 slot. Its PCIe Gen3 x4 interface and NVMe protocol ensure rapid data transfer, reducing load times and improving overall system responsiveness. The 3D TLC NAND provides a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost, making it a smart choice for both personal and business use.

Ideal use cases

• Upgrading ultrabooks and thin laptops with M.2 2242 slots
• Boosting performance in small-form-factor desktops and mini PCs
• Replacing older SATA M.2 drives for faster boot and application load times
• Adding storage to embedded systems and industrial PCs

Good to know

Before purchasing, verify that your device supports M.2 2242 form factor and PCIe NVMe interface. This drive is not compatible with SATA-only M.2 slots. Installation is straightforward for those familiar with hardware upgrades, but professional installation is recommended for sealed or ultra-compact devices.