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PNY · PCIe 4.0 · 1000 GB

PNY M280CS2140-1TB-RB M.2 NVMe Gen4

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

Performance: 63
Perf / price: 44
Capacity value: 44
Amazon: $217

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$217

Not currently available Updated Mar 29, 2026

Performance63.0

Performance / price43.6

Capacity value43.6

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Written analysis

PNY M280CS2140-1TB-RB M.2 NVMe Gen4 at a glance

The PNY M280CS2140-1TB-RB M.2 NVMe Gen4 is a 1000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4. The controller is Phison E19. Flash type is TLC 176-layer. Cache is listed as Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB).

Rated sequential throughput is 3600 MB/s read and 3200 MB/s write. Random throughput is 750K read IOPS and 700K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 63.0.

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

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 400 TBW, or approximately 400 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $217, the drive costs $216.95 per TB. Performance / price is 43.6 and capacity value is 43.6. 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 M280CS2140-1TB-RB M.2 NVMe Gen4
Part number: M280CS2140-1TB-RB
Model: M280CS2140-1TB-RB
Capacity: 1000 GB
Form factor: M.2 2280
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $217
Amazon availability: Not currently available
Price updated: Mar 29, 2026

Performance

Sequential read: 3600 MB/s
Sequential write: 3200 MB/s
Random read: 750K IOPS
Random write: 700K IOPS

Value

Amazon price: $217
Price / TB: $216.95
Performance / price: 43.6
Capacity value: 43.6

Hardware & cache

Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Interface generation: PCIe 4.0
Controller: Phison E19
NAND: TLC 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: 400 TBW
Endurance / TB: 400 TBW
Warranty: 5 years
Idle power: —
Active power: —

Additional information

Also listed as: M280CS2140-1TB-RB
Color: Black

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Amazon listing details

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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 3,600 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 CS2140; 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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