SSD APACER AS2280Q4X 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 2280 — 3D NAND, 5000/4400 MB/s

APACER AS2280Q4X 1TB is an M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD in the 2280 form factor that uses 3D NAND flash memory to deliver high sequential transfer speeds. With up to 5000 MB/s read and 4400 MB/s write, this drive is intended for use as a primary system disk or high-performance storage for desktops and laptops equipped with an M.2 NVMe slot. The compact 2280 design and NVMe protocol enable faster boot times, reduced application load latency and improved throughput for large file operations compared with SATA-based drives.

Advantages

The drive combines PCIe Gen4 x4 bandwidth and NVMe efficiency with 3D NAND to achieve high sequential read and write performance, making it suitable where sustained throughput matters. Its 2280 M.2 form factor fits most modern motherboards and thin laptops that support M.2 NVMe modules. The solid-state construction offers lower access latency and greater shock resistance than traditional hard drives, while the high write speed helps with transferring large assets and handling content-creation workloads.

Suitable for

• Primary system drive for Windows, Linux or macOS installations on computers with M.2 NVMe slots
• Gaming storage to reduce level load and texture streaming times
• Content creation and video editing where large file read/write throughput is required
• Fast file transfers and backup storage for large datasets

Key specifications

• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: NVMe over PCIe Gen4 x4
• Capacity: 1 TB
• NAND type: 3D NAND flash
• Sequential read speed: up to 5000 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 4400 MB/s

How to use

Install the M.2 2280 module into an available M.2 NVMe slot on a compatible motherboard or laptop, securing it with the provided standoff and screw. Ensure the system firmware supports NVMe and PCIe Gen4 for maximum performance; if Gen4 is not supported, the drive will operate at the highest available PCIe generation supported by the host. Initialize and partition the drive in the operating system's disk management utility, then format and install the OS or transfer data as required. Follow standard electrostatic discharge precautions when handling the SSD.

Usage recommendations

For best sustained performance, use this SSD in systems with PCIe Gen4 support and enable any platform-specific settings for NVMe drives in the UEFI/BIOS. Keep firmware up to date via the manufacturer's tools and maintain sufficient free space to allow internal garbage collection and wear-leveling to operate effectively.