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Timetec 1TB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD - PCIe Gen3x4, Single Sided, Read/Write Up to 2,500/1,700 MB/s, Compatible with Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 & ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 Laptops
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Timetec 1TB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD

Bottom line: The Timetec 1TB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the storage adapters 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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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

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Timetec 1TB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the storage adapters category. Timetec's storage adapters 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 storage adapters 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

  • This SSD is Single Sided, the size (22mmx42mm) is compatible with Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Nano Gen 2, Lenovo Slim 7
  • Size (22mmx42mm) NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 3D NAND Breakthrough Read and Write Speeds: Sequential Read Speed up to 2,500MB/s and Write Speed up to 1,700MB/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 2242 NVMe PCIe3x4 SSD (All Other Cables, Screws, Brackets Not Included); Five years limited warranty with free technical support service (Timetec M.2 PCIe SSDs which are purchased on or after August 1, 2020 have a 5-Year extended warranty)

Full Specifications

BrandTimetec
ColorBlack
Model Name78
Read Speed2500 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorM.2 2242
Media Speed1700 megabits_per_second
Model Number78
CompatibilityLinux
Built-In MediaSSD
Hard-Drive Size1 TB
Mfr Part Number78
Number of Items1
Special FeatureM.2 2242
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Data Transfer Rate2500 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure Material3D Nand
Additional FeaturesM.2 2242
Hard Disk InterfaceNVMe
Full listing titleTimetec 1TB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD - PCIe Gen3x4, Single Sided, Read/Write Up to 2,500/1,700 MB/s, Compatible with Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 & ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 Laptops

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