Apacer AS2280P4 512GB M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive

The Apacer AS2280P4 512GB is a compact M.2 2280 form-factor solid-state drive designed for desktop and laptop systems that support the M.2 PCIe slot. Operating over a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface and compliant with the NVMe 1.3 standard, it delivers sequential read speeds of up to 3,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s — a substantial step up from traditional SATA-based storage solutions. Random write performance reaches up to 360,000 IOPS, making everyday tasks such as application launches, file transfers, and system boot times noticeably more responsive. The ultra-thin M.2 form factor means the AS2280P4 fits neatly into ultrabooks, compact desktops, and gaming laptops without adding bulk or requiring additional mounting hardware beyond the standard M.2 slot. Its 512 GB capacity strikes a practical balance between affordability and usable space, accommodating an operating system, productivity software, and a sizeable media or game library simultaneously. NVMe 1.3 compliance ensures compatibility with a wide range of modern motherboards and system firmware, and the PCIe Gen3 x4 interface maximises bandwidth within that generation's ceiling. Because the drive communicates directly with the CPU via the PCIe bus rather than through a SATA controller, latency is reduced compared to SATA SSDs, benefiting workloads that are sensitive to storage response times. Verified Specifications: • Model: AS2280P4 • Capacity: 512 GB • Form Factor: M.2 2280 • Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 • Protocol: NVMe 1.3 • Sequential Read: up to 3,000 MB/s • Sequential Write: up to 2,000 MB/s • Random Write: up to 360,000 IOPS • SKU: AP512GAS2280P4-1 • Brand: Apacer