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M.2 solid state drives, formerly M.2 NGFF (Next Generation Form Factor), are easy-to-install options for upgrading today's thin/ultra portable notebooks, Ultrabooks, Chromebooks, Mini PCs, among other mobile devices.
Like mSATA drives* that preceded them, M.2 SSDs offer high-speed performance with low power consumption. They can be used as either a boot/system drive to run an operating system, programs, and applications or as a cache drive, in tandem with a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD.
Available in both SATA and PCIe interfaces, M.2 SSDs come in 22mm wide by 30mm (2230), 42mm (2242), 60mm (2260), 80mm (2280), and 110mm (22110) length form factors to accommodate various PCB and motherboard designs.
M.2 SSDs also feature different keys, or notches, at the end of the drive that indicates maximum bandwidth. These include single notch "B key" (up to two PCI-E lanes) or "M key" (up to four PCI-E lanes) drives as well as double notch "B+M key" drives that offer wider port compatibility.
* M.2 SSDs cannot be used in mSATA ports or vice versa.
To help answer that question, we've created this working list of confirmed M.2 devices below based on manufacturer specifications and customer feedback. This list is updated regularly with new devices as we find them.
It could still be M.2 compatible! Leave a comment below with the make/model of your device and we'll look it up.
Or check out our mSATA SSD Compatibility List to see if your device is listed on there.
If you know of a device we may have missed, let us know in the comments below, and we'll add it to the list!
* Certain M.2 SSDs may require creating a USB boot drive called a Clover stick as detailed here.
** Some of these models may ship without an M.2 connector, please check that your device has an M.2 connection before placing your order.
*** To determine what whether you need SATA or PCIe, check the existing M.2 drive in your Sony Vaio Pro. Users replacing/upgrading a Samsung XP941 drive will need a PCIe based M.2 NGFF SSD.
Note: If your device uses "FastBoot" you may have to uncheck this option in the BIOS for it to recognize your SSD. (Credit: Anton Hinxman)
SERIES | MODEL | SATA M.2 | PCIe M.2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dell | 2242 | 2260 | 2280 | 2260 | 2280 | |
Inspiron | Micro 3050* | • | ||||
ECS | 2242 | 2260 | 2280 | 2260 | 2280 | |
LIVA Core | • | |||||
HP | 2242 | 2260 | 2280 | 2260 | 2280 | |
Chromebox | 014 | • | ||||
EliteBook | 820 G2 | • | ||||
Pavilion Mini | 300-020 | • | ||||
Stream Mini | 200-010 | • | ||||
Intel | 2242 | 2260 | 2280 | 2260 | 2280 | |
NUC kit | NUC5i3MYHE | • | • | |||
NUC kit | NUC5i3RYH | • | • | • | ||
NUC kit | NUC5i3RYK | • | • | • | ||
NUC kit | NUC5i5MYHE | • | • | |||
NUC kit | NUC5i5RYH | • | • | • | ||
NUC kit | NUC5i5RYK | • | • | • | ||
NUC Board | NUC5i3MYBE | • | • | |||
NUC Board | NUC5i5MYBE | • | • | |||
MSI | 2242 | 2260 | 2280 | 2260 | 2280 | |
Cubi | 2 Plus | • | ||||
Cubi | 2 Plus vPro | • |
* Some users have experienced compatibility issues with 256GB M.2 SSDs.
SERIES | MODEL | SATA M.2 | PCIe M.2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HP | 2242 | 2260 | 2280 | 2260 | 2280 | |
Thin Client | T520 | • | ||||
Thin Client | T620 | • |
Fien |
Sunday, March 20, 2022 09:07:19 AM
Hello, Could my laptop be compatible? MSI GF76 11UC 011BE Thanks! |
Ken |
Thursday, March 10, 2022 07:06:28 AM
Aspire a315-41g-r5rj. Does this model have a m.2 slot?
MyDigitalDiscount.com:
We couldn't confirm your exact model but the YouTube video below shows an Acer Aspire 3 A315-41G having a hidden SATA 2280 M.2 slot that requires temporarily removing the bottom of the laptop for installation. It is not compatible with an NVMe SSD. Additionally, as Brue Computing noted in the comments, the only way the drive was recognized was through the Windows 10 installer. Neither the bios nor windows disk management detected the drive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0S9BIghFnU |
Mateusz |
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 06:50:42 PM
Hello, I have a problem, I can not install the system on the m2 goodram px500 256gb motherboard ASRock Fatal1ty h97 killer motherboard I have an error that I have to turn on the disk controller in the bios but I do not know where it is. There is no this disk in the bios, but if I have a system on hdd, it works normally and I can use it, but I want there to be a system on m2, sorry to write here but I would like to change to m2 because on hdd it is a massacre Please help :)
MyDigitalDiscount.com:
Unfortunately, we don't have enough experience with that ASRock model to answer why that's happening. We suggest checking with the ASRock support forums in the link below. They're much more likely to know of a workaround if there is one. https://www.asrock.com/support/forum.asp |
A. Tschukes |
Thursday, February 17, 2022 12:59:27 PM
Hi, please check if it compatible with the Asus br1100ck laptops. Thank you in advance Alexander
MyDigitalDiscount.com:
Yes, it appears most ASUS BR1100C/CK/CKA models are PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 (80mm) SSD compatible. We'll get those added to the list! |
Sumit |
Monday, December 27, 2021 12:01:34 AM
Please add HP Notebook r203 tx
MyDigitalDiscount.com:
Unfortunately, we can't find any mention online of an M.2 SSD compatible slot in that particular HP Notebook 15 model. |
Phil |
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 11:02:35 AM
I just purchased a new Mac Mini and a Hagibis Hub/Drive enclosure. The enclosure has room for a 2.5" drive and a M.2 NVMe NGFF drive slot. Questions come to mind. Would I be better off getting a 4TB M.2 and forgetting the standard 2.5" drive OR, using 2 - 2TB drives - one in each format? All new to the Mini so advice is highly valued! Thanks!!!
MyDigitalDiscount.com:
The safety of your data is one factor to consider. Compared to two 2TB drives, relying on one drive is riskier in potentially losing your data if the drive fails. However, if you frequently back up through the cloud or another external backup, the 4TB is a great option. |
Brian |
Sunday, September 19, 2021 03:21:50 PM
I have an HP22-C0063W All-in-one desktop with a single key m.2 slot. I tried a Sabrent Rocket PCIe 4.0 / NVMe 4.0 m.2 ssd and could not get the Sabrent software to format and/or initialize the drive. What IS the best drive for my application? BTW, it's an Apulia mb.
MyDigitalDiscount.com:
Based on your AIO's specifications, a Rocket M.2 should be compatible. We suggest contacting Sabrent directly for further assistance. |
NEEDED |
Sunday, August 1, 2021 06:15:59 AM
MSI GF72 7RD. I'm not 100% sure if it has a slot for SSD and if it has, what would be the compatible ssd for it?
MyDigitalDiscount.com:
That particular MSI model appears to be compatible with both SATA and PCIe NVMe 2280 M.2 SSDs. |
Damon Wilson |
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 01:24:22 PM
Dell Precision 3520
MyDigitalDiscount.com:
From what we could find, it appears the Precision 3520 is PCIe NVMe 2280 M.2 compatible. Steps to install the SSD can be found in the 3520's user manual linked below. User manual: https://tinyurl.com/yk6pcgc7 |
shabeer |
Friday, June 18, 2021 12:56:35 AM
On hp EliteBook 850 G2 Can I remove the sd card slot hardware to 2280 to the place of 2260
MyDigitalDiscount.com:
While it could work theoretically, we don't have the measurements to confirm whether removing the SD card slot would provide enough room to fit and secure an 80mm PCB. Judging by photos we found online, it looks like a very tight fit. |
Yes, according to their specifications, Katana GF76 11UC laptops have one PCIe NVMe 2280 M.2 SSD slot. Below is a YouTube video showing how to replace/upgrade your GF76's current SSD.
https://youtu.be/SSKzuIb2ePE