SSD PNY CS2241 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 1TB — Read 5100 MB/s, Write 3200 MB/s

The PNY CS2241 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 1TB is an M.2 2280 solid state drive designed for systems with PCIe Gen4 lanes. Using 3D NAND and the NVMe protocol, this 1 TB drive provides high sequential throughput with read speeds up to 5100 MB/s and write speeds up to 3200 MB/s. Its compact M.2 form factor and low weight make it suitable for desktop and laptop upgrades where faster storage performance is required.

Advantages

This SSD delivers significantly faster sequential read and write performance compared with typical SATA drives, resulting in reduced boot times, quicker application launches and faster file transfers. The Gen4 x4 interface enables greater sustained throughput for demanding tasks while the lack of moving parts increases durability and resistance to mechanical shock. Low power consumption contributes to cooler, quieter operation in portable and compact systems.

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Key specifications

How to use

Install the M.2 SSD into an available M.2 2280 slot on a motherboard or laptop that supports NVMe PCIe drives. Secure the module with the appropriate standoff and screw, then enable the NVMe drive in the system BIOS/UEFI if required. Initialize, partition and format the drive from your operating system’s disk management tools before use. For best performance, ensure the host platform provides PCIe 4.0 lanes; the drive is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 but will operate at reduced bandwidth.

Recommendations

Use the PNY CS2241 as a primary system drive for operating system and applications or as a high-speed secondary volume for games and media projects. Maintain regular backups of important data and ensure adequate thermal management—particularly in compact laptops or motherboards without dedicated M.2 heatsinks—to sustain peak performance during prolonged workloads.