Timetec

Timetec Pinnacle 256GB SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 8Gb/s M.2 2280 3D NAND High Performance SLC Cache Read/Write Speed Up to 2,000/1,600 MB/s Internal Solid State Drive for PC Laptop and Desktop (Pinnacle)

Name: Timetec Pinnacle 256GB SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 8Gb/s M.2 2280 3D NAND High Performance SLC Cache Read/Write Speed Up to 2,000/1,600 MB/s Internal Solid
Brand: Timetec
SKU: B0B7CNNKWS

Status: Timetec Pinnacle 256GB SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3x4… (256GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 12:25 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock 256GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD on file; an Amazon search for "256GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Timetec Pinnacle 256GB SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 8Gb/s M.2 2280 3D NAND is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the ssds & storage category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-18

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ An industry-leading 1,500,000 hours mean time before failure (MTBF)
✓ Backed by Timetec's warranty and support channels

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Timetec Pinnacle 256GB SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 8Gb/s M.2 2280 3D NAND… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. Timetec'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.

Common buyer scenarios for ssds & storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 3D NAND Breakthrough Read and Write Speeds: Sequential Read Speed up to 2,000MB/s and Write Speed up to 1,600MB/s, the advanced SLC Cache Technology allows performance boost and longer lifespan
An industry-leading 1,500,000 hours mean time before failure (MTBF)
Compatible with Operating Systems Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows 7, Linux 2.6.33 or later; Compatible with desktops and laptops that accept M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD, Backwards Compatible with backward compatible to PCIe Gen 2 and Gen 1; Support latest NVMe 1.3 protocol, Support the next-generation platforms of Intel and AMD.
Support S.M.A.R.T. technology, TRIM command functions, Garbage Collection technology, Wear-Leveling technology, Power Management Support for APST / ASPM, RAID, ECC (Error Correction Code), LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) , ONFi 2.3, ONFi 3.0, ONFi 3.2 and ONFi 4.0 interface to provide the optimized performance.
Included Contents: M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe3x4 SSD (All Other Cables, Screws, Brackets Not Included); Five years limited warranty with free technical support service

Full Specifications

Brand	Timetec
Model Name	Pinnacle
Read Speed	2000 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	M2
Media Speed	1,600MB/s
Model Number	3b01796f-b58a-451c-bc66-4bdc26564089
Compatibility	PC, Linux
Built-In Media	SSD
Hard Disk Size	256 GB
Hard-Drive Size	256 GB
Mfr Part Number	3b01796f-b58a-451c-bc66-4bdc26564089
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	SSD
Included Contents	M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe3x4 SSD (All Other Cables, Screws, Brackets Not Included); Five years limited warranty with free technical support service
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Gaming Console
Data Transfer Rate	2000 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure Material	3D Nand
Additional Features	SSD

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