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M.2 SSD is an interface standard for solid state drives (SSD), which can be connected using the PCI Express (PCIe) or SATA (Serial ATA) interface.
The PCIe interface of M.2 SSD provides higher transfer speed and performance. It uses the PCIe bus to connect to the system motherboard and utilizes the bandwidth of the PCIe lane to transmit data. This interface can support higher data transfer speeds, usually reaching PCIe 3.0 x4 or PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds. This makes M.2 PCIe SSDs an option, especially for applications that require high-speed data access, such as large file transfers, gaming, and virtual reality.
On the other hand, the SATA interface of M.2 SSD is based on the SATA III standard, which is a relatively slow interface that limits the data transfer speed. SATA III has a theoretical maximum transfer speed of 6 Gbps, and in practice the speed may be slightly lower. Despite this, M.2 SATA SSD still has faster read and write speeds and better performance than traditional mechanical hard drives (HDD).
Be aware that M.2 slots may support PCIe or SATA interfaces, or both. Therefore, when purchasing an M.2 SSD, you need to check the technical specifications of the motherboard to determine the types of interfaces it supports.
In conclusion, if you are looking for more speed and performance, especially if you need to handle large files or high-performance applications, the M.2 PCIe SSD is the better choice. However, if you're on a budget or just want faster speeds than a traditional HDD, the M.2 SATA SSD is a great choice.
