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PNY · PCIe 5.0 · 1000 GB

PNY CS2150 1TB Gen5

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)

Performance: 76
Perf / price: 60
Capacity value: 60
Amazon: $190

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$190

Available on Amazon Updated Aug 29, 2026

Performance75.6

Performance / price59.7

Capacity value59.7

$190 on Amazon Add this SSD to a build Compare this SSD SSD table

Written analysis

PNY CS2150 1TB Gen5 at a glance

The PNY CS2150 1TB Gen5 is a 1000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 5.0 x2, NVMe 2.0. The controller is Phison PS5031-E31T. Flash type is TLC 218-layer. Cache is listed as Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB).

Rated sequential throughput is 10200 MB/s read and 8300 MB/s write. Random throughput is 1200K read IOPS and 1350K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 75.6.

Best fit: Mainstream desktop and laptop upgrades balancing speed, capacity, and cost.

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 600 TBW, or approximately 600 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $190, the drive costs $189.99 per TB. Performance / price is 59.7 and capacity value is 59.7. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

Drive data

Full specifications

Interface, flash, controller, cache, throughput, endurance, power, warranty, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer: PNY
SSD: PNY CS2150 1TB Gen5
Part number: M280CS2150-1TB-TB
Model: M280CS2150-1TB-TB
Capacity: 1000 GB
Form factor: M.2 2280
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $190
Amazon availability: Available
Price updated: Aug 29, 2026

Performance

Sequential read: 10200 MB/s
Sequential write: 8300 MB/s
Random read: 1200K IOPS
Random write: 1350K IOPS

Value

Amazon price: $190
Price / TB: $189.99
Performance / price: 59.7
Capacity value: 59.7

Hardware & cache

Interface: PCIe 5.0 x2, NVMe 2.0
Interface generation: PCIe 5.0
Controller: Phison PS5031-E31T
NAND: TLC 218-layer
Process: 7.0
Cache type: Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)
DRAM: Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)
DRAM capacity: 64 MB
DRAM speed: 2000 MT/s
SLC cache: Dynamic

Durability & power

Endurance: 600 TBW
Endurance / TB: 600 TBW
Warranty: 5 years
Idle power: —
Active power: —

Additional information

Also listed as: CS2150 1TB Gen5

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Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

SUPERIOR GEN5 SPEED: The NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface delivers performance of up to 10,200 MB/s seq. read and 8,300 MB/s seq. write speeds

AI-READY PERFORMANCE - Built to handle the demands of modern AI applications, from real-time image generation to deep learning tasks

DATA PROTECTION - Integrated with TCG Opal 2.0 for hardware encryption to provide maximum storage security

ELEVATE GAMING AND CREATIVE POWER - Experience lightning-fast texture renders, shorter load times, and fluid gameplay enhanced by Microsoft DirectStorage compatibility.

WARRANTY/SUPPORT - Competitive 5-Year Limited Warranty or TBW backed by 24/7 US based technical support