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Argon ONE V3 M.2 NVMe PCIe Case for Raspberry Pi 5 - Aluminum Cooling
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Argon ONE V3 M.2 NVMe PCIe Case for Raspberry Pi 5 - Aluminum Cooling

Bottom line: The Argon Forty Argon ONE V3 M.2 NVMe PCIe Case for Raspberry Pi 5 ($49.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 22:18 UTC): PCIe NVMe base unlocks the Pi 5's PCIe port for M.2 SSD boot; main trade-off: raspberry Pi 5 only — not compatible with Pi 4 or earlier. Another in-stock pick with the same NVMe: the Crucial P2 250GB 3D NAND NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD Up to…, $114.99 on Amazon as of (price may vary).

$49.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ PCIe NVMe base unlocks the Pi 5's PCIe port for M.2 SSD boot
  • ✓ Fits any M-Key M.2 NVMe drive up to 2280 length
  • ✓ Dedicated aluminum M.2 heatsink keeps the SSD cooler under load
  • ✓ Impedance-controlled FPC cable for stable, consistent transfers

Cons

  • ✗ Raspberry Pi 5 only — not compatible with Pi 4 or earlier
  • ✗ No SATA M.2 support; M-Key NVMe drives only
  • ✗ Caps drive length at 2280, so 22110 SSDs won't fit
  • ✗ Case-specific design limits access to some Pi 5 GPIO pins

Manufacturer description

The latest Argon40 Raspberry Pi 5 Case includes an NVMe base for Raspberry Pi 5 boards to make use of the PCIe port of the Rpi5 board The Argon ONE V3 M.2 NVMe Raspberry Pi 5 Case offers reliable and consistent data transfer with included FPC impedance controlled cable This Argon ONE V3 Case for Raspberry Pi 5 provides versatile M.2 NVME support compatible with any M.2 NVME with M-Key up to 2280 size

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

  • The latest Argon40 Raspberry Pi 5 Case includes an NVMe base for Raspberry Pi 5 boards to make use of the PCIe port of the Rpi5 board
  • The Argon ONE V3 M.2 NVMe Raspberry Pi 5 Case offers reliable and consistent data transfer with included FPC impedance controlled cable
  • This Argon ONE V3 Case for Raspberry Pi 5 provides versatile M.2 NVME support compatible with any M.2 NVME with M-Key up to 2280 size
  • The Argon ONE SSD extension board of this Raspberry Pi 5 NVMe Case includes aluminum heatsink specific to M.2 drive to keep it cool, efficient and working longer
  • The Argon Raspberry Pi 5 Case provides faster and higher storage access by connecting M.2 NVME drives via the PCIe slot

Full Specifications

BrandArgon Forty
ColorBlack
ModelA23-012 AR-ONE-Pi5-V3-M.2-NVME
Warranty1 month
UnitCount1
ManufacturerArgon Forty
ItemPartNumberA23-012 AR-ONE-Pi5-V3-M.2-NVME

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