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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)
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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)

Status: Timetec Pinnacle 256GB SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3x4… (256GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD): Unavailable on Amazon as of . Closest in-stock match (same 256GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe): fanxiang S501 256GB NVMe SSD 3D NAND1.3 PCIe…, $54.14 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 22:22 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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

Same 256GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe: fanxiang S501 256GB NVMe SSD 3D NAND1.3 PCIe… — $54.14 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 22:22 UTC (price may vary).

Same 256GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe: XPG S40G 256GB RGB 3D NAND PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe 1.3… — $51.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 22:15 UTC (price may vary).

Same 256GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe: JS800 SSD 256GB — $59.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 22:22 UTC (price may vary).

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For SSDs and PC storage upgrades, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

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

BrandTimetec
Model NamePinnacle
Read Speed2000 Megabytes Per Second
Unit Count1.0 Count
Form FactorM.2
Media Speed1,600MB/s
Model Number3b01796f-b58a-451c-bc66-4bdc26564089
CompatibilityPC, Linux
Built-In MediaSSD
Hard Disk Size256 GB
Hard-Drive Size256 GB
Mfr Part Number3b01796f-b58a-451c-bc66-4bdc26564089
Number of Items1
Special FeatureSSD
Included ContentsM.2 2280 NVMe PCIe3x4 SSD (All Other Cables, Screws, Brackets Not Included); Five years limited warranty with free technical support service
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop, Gaming Console
Data Transfer Rate2000 Megabytes Per Second
Enclosure Material3D Nand
Additional FeaturesSSD

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