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PNY · PCIe 5.0 · 2000 GB

PNY CS3150 2TB M.2

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · LPDDR4-4266

Performance
84
Perf / price
16
Capacity value
32
Amazon
$797
PNY CS3150 2TB M.2
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$797
Not currently available Updated Sep 25, 2025
Performance84.5
Performance / price15.9
Capacity value31.8
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Written analysis

PNY CS3150 2TB M.2 at a glance

The PNY CS3150 2TB M.2 is a 2000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0. The controller is Phison PS5026-E26. Flash type is TLC 232-layer. Cache is listed as LPDDR4-4266.

Rated sequential throughput is 12000 MB/s read and 11000 MB/s write. Random throughput is 1400K read IOPS and 1300K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 84.5.

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

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 1400 TBW, or approximately 700 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $797, the drive costs $398.48 per TB. Performance / price is 15.9 and capacity value is 31.8. 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 CS3150 2TB M.2
Part number
M280CS3150HS-2TB-RB
Model
M280CS3150HS-2TB-RB
Capacity
2000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$797
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
Sep 25, 2025

Performance

Sequential read
12000 MB/s
Sequential write
11000 MB/s
Random read
1400K IOPS
Random write
1300K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$797
Price / TB
$398.48
Performance / price
15.9
Capacity value
31.8

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Interface generation
PCIe 5.0
Controller
Phison PS5026-E26
NAND
TLC 232-layer
Process
12.0
Cache type
LPDDR4-4266
DRAM
LPDDR4-4266
DRAM capacity
4096 MB
DRAM speed
4266 MT/s
SLC cache
Dynamic

Durability & power

Endurance
1400 TBW
Endurance / TB
700 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
—
Active power
—

Additional information

Also listed as
CS3150 2TB M.2
Color
Black Heatsink

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Upgrade your M.2 PCIe Gen5 enabled computer to enjoy the extreme performance you demand

The NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface delivers performance of up to 12,000 MB/s seq. read and 11,000 MB/s seq. write speeds

Integrated with a unique dual-fan heatsink designed to keep the CS3150 M.2 NVMe Gen5 x4 SSD cool and prevent performance throttling, assuring the SSD’s performance.

Premium performance and ultra low power consumption ideal for demanding applications and high-end games

Competitive 5-Year Limited Warranty or TBW backed by EU based technical support

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