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256GB NVMe SSD M.2 PCIe Gen 3×4, Read Speeds Up to 3,000 MB/s, M.2 2280 Internal Soild State Drive, SLC Cache 3D NAND TLC Compatible with Laptop and PC Desktops (RP3500)
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RONGSHU 256GB NVMe SSD M.2 PCIe Gen 3×4

Bottom line: The RONGSHU 256GB NVMe SSD M.2 PCIe Gen 3×4: PCIe Gen3x4 sequential reads up to 3,000 MB/s; main trade-off: no PS4 or PS5 console support.

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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

  • ✓ PCIe Gen3x4 sequential reads up to 3,000 MB/s
  • ✓ 3D NAND TLC flash — more endurance than QLC drives
  • ✓ SLC caching; ~5x faster than SATA III
  • ✓ M.2 2280 fits most desktops and laptops

Cons

  • ✗ No PS4 or PS5 console support
  • ✗ Write speed caps at 1,500 MB/s
  • ✗ 256GB fills fast for games or large libraries
  • ✗ Gen3 only — no Gen4/Gen5 headroom

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored RONGSHU 256GB NVMe SSD M.2 PCIe Gen 3×4 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. RONGSHU'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

  • Supreme Speed: The M.2 2280 NVMe SSD utilizes a PCIe Gen3x4 high-speed interface and delivers 4K sequential read/write speeds of up to 3000/1500 MB/s. (The above data is based on internal testing, and data may vary depending on the capacity of the drive, the host device, the operating system, and the application) ( Test Environment: CPU:Intel 19-9900X ；DRAM:32GB DDR4；Chipset: IntelX299；0S:Windows 10 x64；Test Tool:CrystalDiskMark 8.0.x）
  • Upgrade your computer: Intelligent SLC caching technology enhances the read/write performance of the SSD, and the product transfer performance is more than 5 times that of the SATA III interface. It greatly improves the speed of booting, program opening, game loading, file saving and transferring.
  • Endurance: The RONGSHU M.2 NVMe 2280 solid state drive utilizes the latest 3D NAND TLC flash technology, which delivers significantly higher endurance than QLC flash technology, enhancing data storage reliability and longevity.
  • Widely Compatible: M.2 interface, 2280 form factor, can be used for desktops, laptops and DIY your own portable external SSD (5Gbps/6Gbps/10Gbps/20Gbps SSD Enclosure will degrade the performance of the SSD due to the speed of its own USB port, 40Gbps SSD Enclosure is recommended). Note: This product does not support PS4, PS5.
  • Professional Service Support: The M.2 NVMe SSD comes with 3 years of technical support and customer service from a team of professionals
  • Note of Capacity: Displayed capacity ≠ nominal capacity, SSD products are usually shipped with a capacity of 1MB=1000KB, 1GB=1000MB, while windows operating system adopts a binary algorithm: 1MB=1024KB. 1GB=1024MB, so there is a certain difference between the displayed capacity and the nominal capacity of the product.

Full Specifications

BrandRONGSHU
ColorPCIE3.0-256GB Upgraded
Model NameRS001
Read Speed550 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorM.2 2280
Media Speed1500 megabytes_per_second
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberRS001
CompatibilityPC, PS5, PS4
Built-In Media1*M2 PCIE3.0 SSD SSD, 1*M2 Screwdriver, 1*Manual, 2*Screws (M2x3mm), Graphene Thermal Cooling Sticker (already attached to the front of the SSD)
Hard-Drive Size256 GB
Number of Items1
Special FeatureDust Resistant
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate32 gigabits_per_second
Additional FeaturesDust Resistant
Hard Disk InterfacePCIE x 4
Warranty Description3 Year Manufacturer
Full listing title256GB NVMe SSD M.2 PCIe Gen 3×4, Read Speeds Up to 3,000 MB/s, M.2 2280 Internal Soild State Drive, SLC Cache 3D NAND TLC Compatible with Laptop and PC Desktops (RP3500)

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