The PNY CS1031 M.2 NVMe SSD (256GB to 500GB) is a fast, budget-friendly PCIe Gen3x4 SSD ideal for everyday computing. The 256GB model offers speeds up to 1,700 MB/s read and 1,100 MB/s write, while the 500GB model reaches up to 2,200 MB/s read and 1,200 MB/s write. Featuring a compact M.2 2280 form factor, 3D NAND, and a DRAM-less design with Host Memory Buffer (HMB), it delivers solid performance for boot drives and general use. Both models come with a 5-year limited warranty.