Verbatim Vi560 S3 256GB SATA SSD

The Verbatim Vi560 S3 256GB is a compact M.2 2280 form-factor internal solid-state drive designed to breathe new life into laptops, ultrabooks, and thin-and-light notebooks. Operating over a SATA III (6.0 Gbps) interface, it delivers sequential read speeds of up to 520 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 470 MB/s, making everyday tasks such as booting the operating system, launching applications, and transferring large files noticeably snappier compared to a conventional mechanical hard drive. Built around 3D NAND flash technology, the Vi560 S3 stacks memory cells vertically to maximise storage density while keeping the drive's physical footprint small. Because solid-state drives carry no spinning platters or moving read/write heads, the Vi560 S3 is inherently resistant to bumps and vibrations encountered during everyday mobile use — a meaningful advantage for a laptop drive. The drive is also quieter and generates less heat than traditional hard drives, which can contribute to more efficient thermal management inside the chassis. Power efficiency is another consideration for notebook users: the Vi560 S3 draws 1,400 mW during active reads, 1,450 mW during active writes, and just 450 mW at idle (all figures for the 256 GB capacity). Lower idle consumption can translate to incremental battery savings during light-use sessions. Professional installation is recommended by Verbatim for this drive. Verified Technical Specifications: - Model: Verbatim Vi560 S3 (Part No. 49362) - Capacity: 256 GB - Form Factor: M.2 2280 - Interface: Serial ATA III (6.0 Gbps) - Sequential Read Speed: Up to 520 MB/s - Sequential Write Speed: Up to 470 MB/s - NAND Technology: 3D NAND - Dimensions: 80 mm × 22.1 mm × 2.3 mm - Weight: 9.1 g - Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C - Non-Operating Temperature: −40 °C to 85 °C - Humidity: 5 % to 95 %, non-condensing - Shock Resistance: 1,500 G, 0.5 ms half-sine pulse - Vibration: 7 Hz–800 Hz, 3.08 Grms, 30 min/axis - Active Read Power (256 GB): 1,400 mW - Active Write Power (256 GB): 1,450 mW - Idle Power (256 GB): 450 mW - Warranty: 3 Years