Verbatim Vi3000 NVMe 512GB Gen3 SSD

The Verbatim Vi3000 is a 512 GB M.2 2280 internal solid-state drive built on PCIe Generation 3 and NVMe technology. Designed for users who need a meaningful performance step up from older SATA-based storage, the Vi3000 achieves sequential read speeds of up to 3,100 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2,100 MB/s. Random-access performance reaches up to 150,000 read IOPS and up to 10,000 write IOPS, making the drive well-suited for video editing workflows, gaming, content creation, and everyday productivity tasks that involve frequent small-file operations. The M.2 2280 form factor (22 mm wide, 80 mm long) is the standard slot found in the vast majority of modern laptops, desktop motherboards, and small-form-factor PCs, so installation typically requires no adapters. Because the drive uses flash memory with no moving mechanical parts, it is inherently more resilient to vibration and physical shock than a traditional spinning hard drive. NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) communicates directly with the CPU over the PCIe bus, bypassing the older AHCI command set used by SATA drives. This shorter communication path reduces latency and allows the controller to process a far larger queue of commands simultaneously, which is why real-world tasks such as application launches, large file transfers, and system boot times feel noticeably quicker compared with SATA SSDs. Verbatim backs the Vi3000 with a 5-year warranty, reflecting the brand's confidence in the drive's long-term reliability for both home and professional use. Verified Specifications: - Model series: Vi3000 - Capacity: 512 GB - Form factor: M.2 2280 - Interface: PCIe Gen 3 x NVMe - Sequential read: up to 3,100 MB/s - Sequential write: up to 2,100 MB/s - Read IOPS: up to 150,000 - Write IOPS: up to 10,000 - Warranty: 5 years - Compatible systems: laptops, desktops, small-form-factor PCs with M.2 PCIe Gen3 slot