Apacer AS2280P4 256GB M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSD

The Apacer AS2280P4 256GB is a compact M.2 form-factor NVMe solid-state drive designed for users who want a meaningful storage and performance upgrade over traditional SATA drives. Compliant with the NVMe 1.3 standard, it communicates over a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface, delivering sequential read speeds of up to 3,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s — figures that make it well-suited for everyday computing, productivity workloads, and light creative tasks such as photo editing or video streaming. The drive also achieves random write performance of up to 360,000 IOPS, which benefits applications that frequently access smaller files across multiple locations on the disk, such as operating system boot processes and multi-tasking environments. The ultra-thin M.2 2280 form factor (22 mm wide, 80 mm long) is the most widely adopted M.2 size, making the AS2280P4 compatible with a broad range of modern motherboards for desktop PCs as well as many laptops that include a dedicated M.2 NVMe slot. Its slim profile means it slots in neatly without obstructing adjacent components. For buyers in India evaluating an entry-level NVMe drive, the AS2280P4 256GB represents a practical choice for replacing a slow mechanical hard drive or an older SATA SSD in a system whose motherboard already supports PCIe Gen3 M.2 slots. Users whose workloads demand higher sequential throughput may wish to compare this drive against PCIe Gen4 alternatives. Verifiable Specifications: - Capacity: 256 GB - Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 (NVMe) - NVMe Standard: NVMe 1.3 - Form Factor: M.2 2280 (Ultra Thin) - Sequential Read Speed: Up to 3,000 MB/s - Sequential Write Speed: Up to 2,000 MB/s - Random Write Performance: Up to 360,000 IOPS - Brand: Apacer - Model: AS2280P4