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PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - M280CS3040-2TB-RB

Name: PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - M280CS3040-2TB-RB
Brand: PNY
SKU: B08TRN15K5

Status: PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal… (2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:22 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe): WD_BLACK 2TB SN770 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD…, $440.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:20 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal Solid State Drive: 5,600MB/s sequential reads, 4,300MB/s writes over PCIe Gen4 x4; main trade-off: peak 5,600MB/s only on Gen4 x4 boards; slower on PCIe Gen3.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:22 UTC

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe: WD_BLACK 2TB SN770 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD… — $440.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:20 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $440.00

Same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe: PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal… — $402.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:18 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $402.00

Same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe: Western Digital 2TB WD Green SN3000 NVMe… — $274.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:20 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $274.99

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-07

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 5,600MB/s sequential reads, 4,300MB/s writes over PCIe Gen4 x4
✓ 5-year limited warranty with 24/7 US-based technical support
✓ Gen4 NVMe latency far lower than any SATA SSD
✓ 2TB fits large game libraries and heavy creative workloads

Cons

✗ Peak 5,600MB/s only on Gen4 x4 boards; slower on PCIe Gen3
✗ Warranty ends at 5 years or the TBW limit, whichever comes first
✗ 4,300MB/s write trails the fastest Gen4 drives near 5,000+
✗ Listed speeds are sequential; random IOPS not published here

Manufacturer description

The CS3040 M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Solid State Drive is the ideal solution for PC enthusiasts, gamers, and video rendering professionals to upgrade to the latest in NVMe technology. The NVMe Gen4 x4 interface delivers exceptional performance of up to 5,600MB/s seq. read and 4,300MB/s seq. write speeds. It is designed to be an ultra high performance SSD to deliver the performance you demand. Boot up in seconds, enjoy lightning fast application launches, and incredible system performance. The PNY XLR8 CS3040 is highly durable, less likely to fail, and features a 5 year warranty.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal Solid State Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. PNY's ssds & storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

Upgrade your M.2 PCIe Gen4 enabled computer to enjoy the ultra high performance you demand
The NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 interface delivers exceptional performance of up to 5,600MB/s seq. read and 4,300MB/s seq. write speeds; slower when equipped in PCIe Gen3 x4 motherboards
The enhanced bandwidth of the NVMe Gen4 interface allows for extreme performance and low latency, making it superior to SATA based SSD’s
Ultra high performance is ideal for demanding applications, high-end games, and intense workloads
Competitive 5-Year Limited Warranty or TBW backed by 24/7 US based technical support

Full Specifications

Brand	PNY
Color	Black
Model Name	CS3040
Read Speed	5600 megabytes_per_second
Form Factor	M2
Media Speed	4300 megabits_per_second
Model Number	CS3040
Built-In Media	PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal Solid State Drive
Hard-Drive Size	2 TB
Mfr Part Number	M280CS3040-2TB-RB
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Advanced Performance Optimization
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop Computers, Laptop computers, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Server
Data Transfer Rate	5600 megabits_per_second
Enclosure Material	Solid state flash memory, PCB board
Additional Features	Advanced Performance Optimization
Hard Disk Interface	NVMe
Warranty Description	5 Year

Ready to buy?

Amazon shows no buyable offer for PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal… at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe is WD_BLACK 2TB SN770 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD…. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

View Current Price — $440.00