NVMe, a newer protocol for SSDs, delivers fast speeds by leveraging the high-bandwidth PCIe^® bus in the latest systems. Designed to fully exploit the capabilities of SSDs, NVMe significantly reduces data transfer latency and enhances parallel processing. Think of it as the express lane for data.

The Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard that provides a direct connection to the CPU. It’s the underlying data pathway that NVMe uses for faster data transfer, offering multiple ‘lanes’ for parallel data flow. It’s like a multi-lane highway for your data rather than a single-lane road.

Serial ATA (SATA) is an older but reliable interface standard used to connect storage devices like hard drives and SSDs to the computer’s motherboard. It transfers data serially, one bit at a time, over a single data cable — like a one-lane road for your data.

NVMe
A communications protocol optimized to handle high-bandwidth data transfer, with up to 4 lanes per device. Supports up to 1000MB/s¹ per lane with PCIe interface.

SATA
A communications protocol optimized for spinning magnetic disks — but also available on internal SSDs. Supports up to 600MB/s¹ transfer rate over SATA.

M.2 SSDs
• Compact, high-speed data transfer
• Up to 7300MB/s¹ when paired with NVMe & PCIe

2.5-Inch SSDs
• Larger form factor for robust, reliable storage
• Up to 600MB/s¹ with SATA interface