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PNY · PCIe 4.0 · 1000 GB

PNY CS2241 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen4

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

Performance
64
Perf / price
48
Capacity value
48
Amazon
$197
PNY CS2241 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen4
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$197
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 29, 2026
Performance63.6
Performance / price48.4
Capacity value48.4
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Written analysis

PNY CS2241 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 at a glance

The PNY CS2241 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 is a 1000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4. The controller is Phison E21T. Flash type is QLC 176-layer. Cache is listed as Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB).

Rated sequential throughput is 5100 MB/s read and 3200 MB/s write. Random throughput is 650K read IOPS and 700K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 63.6.

Best fit: General storage workloads where compatibility and price matter more than peak transfer rates.

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 320 TBW, or approximately 320 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $197, the drive costs $197.00 per TB. Performance / price is 48.4 and capacity value is 48.4. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

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Full specifications

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

General

Manufacturer
PNY
SSD
PNY CS2241 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen4
Part number
M280CS2241-1TB-RB
Model
M280CS2241-1TB-RB
Capacity
1000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$197
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 29, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
5100 MB/s
Sequential write
3200 MB/s
Random read
650K IOPS
Random write
700K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$197
Price / TB
$197.00
Performance / price
48.4
Capacity value
48.4

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Interface generation
PCIe 4.0
Controller
Phison E21T
NAND
QLC 176-layer
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
320 TBW
Endurance / TB
320 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
—
Active power
—

Additional information

Also listed as
CS2241 1TB
Color
Black

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Mainstream NVMe Gen4 x4 performance upgrade for your M.2 PCIe Gen4 enabled desktop or laptop computer

Upgrade to the latest in NVMe technology and experience the enhanced performance of up to 5,100 MB/s seq. read and 3,200 MB/s seq. write speeds

The enhanced bandwidth of the NVMe interface allows for high performance and low latency, making it superior to SATA based SSD’s

Experience the benefits of Gen4 technology with the CS2241; faster boot up, quicker application launch, and improved overall system performance

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

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