Consistent 256GB NVMe PCIe Gen 3×4 M.2 2280 SSD — 3D NAND | SLC Cache | Up to 2200 MB/s Read | 5-Year Warranty

The Consistent 256GB NVMe SSD is built for budget-conscious desktop and laptop users, students, and system builders upgrading from SATA SSDs or HDDs who want noticeably faster boot times, application loading, and file access at an accessible price. It is well-suited for Windows and Linux OS drives, application and software installations, everyday productivity computing, light content creation, and any NVMe M.2 2280-compatible desktop or laptop system requiring a fast, reliable primary or secondary storage upgrade.

The Consistent 256GB NVMe SSD uses 3D NAND flash technology — stacking memory cells vertically to optimise storage density, endurance, and performance consistency compared to older planar 2D NAND — for reliable, long-lasting everyday storage. A PCIe Gen 3×4 interface delivers sequential read speeds up to 2,200 MB/s — over 4× faster than SATA SSDs limited to ~550 MB/s — for significantly faster OS boot times, application loading, and large file transfers. NVMe 1.3 protocol support enables advanced queue depth and command set optimisation for improved multi-threaded random I/O performance over AHCI-based SATA drives. Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology leverages a portion of system DRAM as a virtual cache for improved random read performance without requiring a dedicated onboard DRAM chip, keeping the drive cost-efficient without sacrificing everyday responsiveness. SLC Cache mode temporarily writes data to fast SLC-mode NAND for improved burst write performance during everyday workloads. A 2-million-hour MTBF rating reflects the drive's reliability credentials for confident everyday use. Backed by Consistent's 5-year replacement warranty — an industry-leading warranty for a budget NVMe drive — for long-term confidence and peace of mind.

Brand: Consistent
Capacity: 256GB
Form Factor: M.2 2280
Interface: PCIe Gen 3×4 (NVMe)
NVMe Version: NVMe 1.3
Flash Type: 3D NAND
Cache Type: SLC Cache + HMB (Host Memory Buffer)
Sequential Read Speed: Up to 2,200 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed: Up to 1,600 MB/s
MTBF: 2,000,000 Hours
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
Dimensions: 80 × 22 × 3.5mm (M.2 2280)
Warranty: 5 Years

System Requirements: Compatible with any desktop or laptop with an M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe Gen 3×4 NVMe; verify that the M.2 slot supports NVMe (PCIe) protocol — some M.2 slots support SATA only and are NOT compatible with NVMe PCIe drives; compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 and Linux-based operating systems

Setup: Standard M.2 2280 NVMe installation; secure with M.2 mounting screw (typically included with motherboard — not in box); plug-and-play detection by OS; format and partition required when used as secondary drive; no additional drivers required for Windows 10/11

Mounting Options: M.2 2280 NVMe slot; compatible with desktops, laptops, mini PCs, and NUCs with PCIe Gen 3 or Gen 4 M.2 NVMe support (backward compatible with Gen 4 slots)

Usage Environment: Ideal for OS drives, application installs, everyday productivity builds, student systems, and budget NVMe storage upgrades requiring fast boot times and reliable 3D NAND storage at an accessible price