M.2 vs NVMe What's The Difference Exactly?
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- čas přidán 18. 06. 2024
- What is the difference between an M.2 and an NVMe SSD? Details in the video as well as advice for buying an M.2 NVMe SSD for you PC. M.2 vs NVMe is not the question that should be asked, as M.2 is an interface and NVMe is a protocol; more explanation in the video.
Sites for good M.2 SSD reviews:
Tech Power Up:
www.techpowerup.com/review/?c...
PCMag.com:
www.pcmag.com/roundup/358910/... - Věda a technologie
After watching a few videos, this is the only video that answers all my questions about m.2 thing. Thanks a lot sir
Same thing. I was confused with Newegg having an "M.2 PCIe" section AND an "M.2 Sata" connection. None of the "big guys" covered that shit in their videos, so props to this guy.
Same here..
You are most welcome
OuTSMoKE or if they do cover it, they take forever to get to it, and there’s a lot of useless information.
Academic level explanation of SSD types. Thanks for upload.
Most welcome
9:50 Thank you for not cutting this and re-recording it. A lot of CZcams channels will scrap clips like this, but in your video it offered a nice pause in the flow of information, gives a chance to reflect on what each of the terms mean. It also helps to know that even the pros sometimes mix this up, that we're not all stupid because we have to look it up.
Great video!
Thanks for watching! There is a LOT of terminology to get right here. I usually try to keep it real, and yes, I do sometimes mess up because it is quite complicated.
Thank you so much for this video. After buying a second NVME drive, installing it, not having it recognized, and then reading it wouldn't work in my motherboard but not fully knowing why it wouldn't work was driving me crazy. This was so simple and clear and now I understand my second m.2 is only sata and not nvme compatible and it all makes sense now.
thanks for the video-- love that you opened a drive to compare the insides. You explain things very well!
Glad you liked it!
That made it super easy to understand. I found alot of other information confusing. This cleared up a lot of my questions thank you.
Great to hear!
This video is great. Really like how you gave explanations with the side boxes. Actually helps
Thanks for the feedback.
the only helpful video i could find that simply and thoroughly explains the subject of m.2 storage. thank you so much!
So glad!
Much clearer than other videos out there on the same subject. Good job and thanks!
You're very welcome!
you are the best I ever seen. better than anyone else. Thank You for answering all my questions.
I am starting to see a lot more m.2 drives on laptops in my shop. This video has helped so much thank you.
Glad it helped
You explain things better than most other channels that might have way more subs than you. I really do hope your channel will grow in the future.
I appreciate that!
I wish I had found this video first! You get right to the point and explain the differences clearly.
Glad it was helpful!
pretty good explanation... nice work man, from one educator to another
By far one of the best videos on CZcams to understand M.2 shenanigans !
as said below
your the first person to explain in depth
Good work sir
Great video...I learned all I need to know so THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge. I subscribed.
This was tremendously informative! Thank you for making this video
It's truly nice that you have explained this for us .
Especially in a much clearer fashion.
I do have the
Nvme.2 or should I say more like a stick of gum.
I love it keep up the good work.
Keith
Very informative. You successfully answered all the questions about M.2 SSD that I had. Thank you.
Great to hear!
So precise, clear, and accurate. You've got a sub from me.
Thanks and welcome
I haven't seen any other explanation about this subject as good as yours... I was totally confused, and mostly because some sellers don't help very much with the description of their products, specially when they lack consistency... it makes me think some times that is a total different product, and sometimes that is the same, but it isn't... Thank you very much for such good explanation.
You're very welcome!
just subbed and liked, thanx for being thorough.
The best explanation about the subject I ever saw. Congratulations!
Wow, thanks!
Finally it's all clear to me. Thanks for the explaining and very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your informative tutorial on M.2 and NVMe. Have taken careful notes regarding the issues.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you sir for the clear and informative video.
Most videos on this topic on CZcams are quite click-baity and don't provide nearly as much information.
I subscribed.
So nice of you
cleared all my wuestions on this topic. thanks for this video. subbed
Thanks for the sub!
informative and straight to the point ,,,, nice job and thanks a lot
Thank you so much ,,, really upto this point I always thought that all SSD were the same .Very detailed explanation ,,, looking forward to seeing more on this channel
I'm working on more content right now.
Just put together a new gaming PC for Christmas. Took advantage of the Black Friday sales. This always seems to be the best time of the year for deals on closeouts. The newest models are coming to market and computer warehouses are trying to get rid of the older models which usually perform quite well.CZcams videos like these are really essential to understanding if you are buying the best performing components for the best price. I think I did pretty good this year! Bought a 2TB M.2 NVME PCIe 3.0 x 4. My understanding is the prices will continue to drop dramatically. I plan to switching totally to SSD drives by this time next year. Thanks for this video. Really helpful!
Sounds great! Glad I could help. This is exactly the scenario this channel is aimed at.
Very informative, I subscribed! Thanks for explaining this in layman's terms
Welcome!
You cleared all my confusion sir. Thank you very much
Glad to hear that
Thank you kind sir! Your video is very pleasant to watch and as a Latino I love your outro! I was looking for the best hard drive for my first build and you helped me pick one. I bought a new x570 tomahawk, a new 011D PCMR, Corsair Vengeance pro 16GBX2 (3200Mhz) and you inspired me to get the Samsung 970 PRO M.2 PCIe Gen3 X4 (that was a mouthfull). I'm so excited for my first build but Im leaving the best for last...the Zen3.
UPDATE: Im returning my Tomahawk X570 because its 1 and a half inch smaller than the average motherboard and it looks funny to me in my 011D PCMR which is basically an XL.
Good luck with your build! Thanks for watching.
no one in youtube shows and explain like this thank you
Great video and explanation. Thank you for making this so clear and concise to the average computer user :)
You're very welcome!
Thanks heaps for explaining things
Great video
Very well explained sir. Now its clear to me.Thanks.
Glad to hear that
Wonderful Video! Very precise!
Thank you very much Gary, very informative.
Glad it was helpful! Name is Tony though.
Finally a good Explanation on this topic. Thank You very much. So it is just a Matter of time before the 2,5" SSD'S are going to dissapair in the newer Laptops, desktops?
Thank you Sir ! Explained very well !
Most welcome!
Very useful & informative guide
Great explanation. Thanks.
I'm glad you found it helpful.
Very good with real Connectors showing 👍
I like to show things like this. I think it helps with understanding.
Very insightful thanks
Thank you a little late but still very informative, also thanks for showing how it looks like internally
Glad it was helpful!
Wow. Greate info you have provide
Thanks for your informative video
Got a like alone for the term 'home computer'. This sent me right back to the 80's :)
Huge help, thank you
Thankyou so very much, this video really helped me understand the difference in a very easy manner, ❣️ appreciation from India😀
So glad!
Nice little video - thanks mate.
No problem 👍
Very informative and now I understand why some m.2 drives are more expensive.
Amazing tutorial! Very helpful!
Glad to hear that!
I understood all the differences. Thank you
You are welcome!
Nice explanation..thax from Australia
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this in depth tutorial on M.2 ssd. Will be using knowledge gained
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Although this type of presentation seems old fashioned but it was a good explanation. It was a neat presentation.
Good video! Great way to break it down! Thanks!!
Very welcome!
Clinton Johnson
All videos are the same. A video is a video.
It is the 'Presentation' that makes the difference.
Perhaps now you understand the difference, and what really matters.
Video QUALITY is not an issue. The presentation quality is what matters.
Thank you ! u are so gentle !
So nice of you
great quality information video..highly recommend
Glad you think so!
Fantastic video. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
hey man i loved the video hope you are well god bless
Thanks, you too!
Good explanation. thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Informative - SUBSCRIBED!!
Awesome, thank you!
Very informative. Subscribed
Welcome aboard!
All clear now, thank you, Sir! 👑
You're welcome!
Already 1 year plus use this Adata XPG M.2 NVMe 512GB, then I came here to understand more about these technology. Thanks sir
You're most welcome.
Thanks for this video.
You bet!
Thank you for your video.
Very Clear ... And accurate ..
Glad you liked it
So confusing...But I did manage to buy an M.2 NVME PCie memory. What a change! 5 minutes or more boot time and now in 20 seconds or less. Well worth the investment. I wish I saw this channel earlier though. Thanks!
Excellent!
Hi. Will an M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD perform the same speed if it is installed to the PC with an adapter board via PCIe express slot...?
I have an ASUS Prime B550 Plus motherboard. Which drive would work faster with this motherboard. M.2 or NVMe PCIe ? It currently has an M.2 . I built it myself (first time) before seeing this video and was wondering which one would work better or if my motherboard actually supported NVMe PCIe. Loved your video. Great job. :)
I did sub and liked your info
Thanks for the excellent explanation
Glad you liked it
@@hometechadventure4462 Do you by any chance have any good resource to read more regarding protocols and interface differences?
@@GaroSlayerThis is going to get technical, go as deep as you want:
Wikipedia does a pretty good job with the basics:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.2
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NVM_Express
This site has a good overview:
www.sapphirenation.net/ssd-drives-part-connectors-interfaces-protocols/
Here is a good description of the M.2 hardware and keys:
www.mouser.com/pdfdocs/M2ConnectorBrochure201412181.PDF
A basic SATA technical guide here:
www.delkin.com/blog/sata-serial-ata/
How deep do you want to go? SATA is pretty much dead as an interface for SSD's in the long term, NVMe is the future, although SATA will live along side it for a LONG time.
Original SATA 3.0 Specification here:
www.lttconn.com/res/lttconn/pdres/201005/20100521170123066.pdf
The latest version of the NVMe Specification is here:
nvmexpress.org/wp-content/uploads/NVM-Express-1_4b-2020.09.21-Ratified.pdf
The original 1.0 version of the M.2 Specification (I think this is the original) is here:
read.pudn.com/downloads794/doc/project/3133918/PCIe_M.2_Electromechanical_Spec_Rev1.0_Final_11012013_RS_Clean.pdf
For the latest version of the M.2 specification, you can find it here (pcisig.com/specifications/pciexpress/M.2_Specification/), but there is a catch, you need to be employed by a company that is a member of the consortium or pay a $4000 yearly membership fee here (pcisig.com/membership/become-member) to view the files.
i want to use caddy to add nvme to my laptop via sata connection. will my plan be facing bottleneck speed? or i will still be able to utilize its full speed?
Hello dear, Thank you for the details, you explained everything very nicely. i want to by Lexar nm500 which nvme pcei 3.0x2 with b&m key slot, mean 2 notches. do you thing its ok for regular pc use, photoshop, premiere pro and gaming? Thanks in advance.
It should work fine for that use.
Very well presented
Glad you think so!
Thanks for a great video, I’ve watched many and not learned nearly as much as I have with yours.
I Just bought a Qwiizlab UH25 Pro for my new MAC Mini M2, this is all new territory for me.
Hope you don’t mind my newbie questions;
Are the two internal ports (the M.2 SSD & the 2.5 inch HDD), here for increasing capacity ?
Can I install just one or the other ?
Or do I have to install both ?
Would the UH25 run a SATA III ?
Should the two drives be the same protocol ?
Is this similar to the old PC configuration of a large hard drive
that was typically partitioned into a boot drive and multiple storage drives ?
The two internal ports are to increase your Mac Mini's storage capacity. You can install just one or the other in this unit. You can install any combination of drives. Since it looks like the M.2 slot only accepts NVMe Gen 3.0x1 units, I would just get a 2.5" SATA drive. The SATA drive slow would be running the SATA III protocol. I don't think you would see much difference in performance and it might be less expensive to go with a 2.5" SATA drive. This would be similar to a PC with a large hard drive. You will need to use Disk Utility on the Mac to format the drive after it is connected. The boot drive will be internal to the Mac Mini and the other drives will be extra storage drives.
Please make a video regarding adapters for said M.2s for motherboards without slots for both types of M.2
Thanks for the idea! I do have an old Intel B85 motherboard and processor that does not have an an M.2 slot that would be great for testing this. I will consider this for one of my future videos.
Geat video, but I have a doubt. I have a mobo with m.2 sata slot. Could I put any m.2 NVMe SSD in it or would it not work?
Really freakin' out running the small M.2 nvme in a new PC build. Awesome!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you were successful.
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
Excellent narration.
One of the very few presenters who understands how to 'Speak'
.. Yes, there is a difference between Talking and Speaking.
Many inexperienced and untrained presenters have a rapid cadence. as if they are
in a hurry to get to the 'Toilette' yapping like baring dogs it does not give time for
listener to absorb and enjoy what is being said.
Presenting and eating are in effect the same.
Go slow and enjoy the content., be it words of a meal.
So top marks Home Tech Adventure.
Thumbs up for your presentation.
It so happens that my SATA III interface card has provision to
install an M.2 Drive, which I am expecting to purchase, having
1 TB capacity to replace a KINGSTON 240GB SSD.
The SATA III interface card also has a USB C socket, which I find
useful when I need to connect my Cell phone for Data exchange
or even Battery Charging.
Which model of. M.2 NVME pcie 3.0 x2 do you recomend.?
All info. Thanks!
No problem!
Hello. Do you think a nvme m.2 pcie ssd will work instead of a sata m.2 ssd in the 2242 form factor, for a ASUS CN60 Chromebox? What's in it now is a Kingston SNS4151S3/16GD.
For editing 4K video. Do i really need m.2 (my motherboard has the M key slot for it) or can i just use a normal SSD. Bec then i can use the M.2 for my OS and programs drive. Can someone help ?
I have a crucial M2 SATA, now I'm upgrading to another laptop which is using PCI gen3x4 ports with a M2 nvme already inserted. Can I add the M2 SATA to the other slot or it won't work at all?
Question im replacing the drive in my dell G7 laptop... i brought the samsung 980 pro PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 1TB however the drive that im replaceing I notice is a SATA 128 gb drive that shaped the same but has 2 spaceings.. does this means the M.2 that fits into the slot and it has one space at the pins... will not work. With my mashine. Dell company said it was the drive to purchase...
Im thinking now that I have a SATA slot on my computer.... but Dell just wanted me to purchase the drive that cost the most.. should I take the 970 pro back or will it give me some power/speed...
i have a gigabyte m390 gaming motherboard. Will i be able to utilize an ssd m.2 nvme drive ?
Is the Samsung 980 Pro M.2 compatible with mother board that uses SATA drive? Dell g7
Well said Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful!
Thanks!
I found that the benchmark from the other CZcams video saying that the m.2 SSd its bit faster than SATA SSD so is there any difference in performance between these two?
Depends. A M.2 SATA SSD should be the same speed as a normal SATA SSD of the same brand, model and size. Sometimes the interface on the motherboard for one or the other is faster, so this accounts for the difference. Usually the difference is very small. Incidentally, if one is larger than the other, the larger SSD will usually be faster. Sometimes the controller on the SSD is improved in the switch from the 2.5" SSD form to the M.2 form and this could increase the speed slightly. Also, an M.2 NVME SSD should be faster that any SATA SSD.
I have quite old but really good platform ASUS P9X79 with Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 and 4x4GB RAM Quad Channel G.SKILL memory. Now I do have SATA 6GBs connections on motherboard and I do have four PCIe 3.0 16x slots (3 are empty). There is also PCIe 2.0 1x which is no use to me. What do you suggest. Stay with SATA 6Gbs or buy some kind of controller PCIe 3.0 x16 for M.2 PCIe NVMe drives?
So I can't use a M.2 AHCI SSD on a M.2 NVMe slot on my motherboard? Thanks for answering and God bless
You may be able to, it depends on your motherboard. Check the specs on the manufacturer's website.
I have tablette dell venue 11 pro, it has ssd m2 sata, and I bought a ssd m2 nvme samsung 980pro, i didn't know, i ask you if i can change the hard drive of my dell by ssd samsung 980pro using a adaptor help me please.