Apacer AS2280P4 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSD

Where many budget NVMe drives cut corners on endurance or thermal headroom, the AS2280P4 keeps a 600 TBW rating and a 1.5 million hour MTBF while staying firmly in the value segment. Its PCIe Gen3 x4 link and NVMe 1.3 protocol push sequential reads to 3000 MB/s and writes to 2000 MB/s, enough to make SATA SSDs feel obsolete without paying the Gen4 premium. The single-sided M.2 2280 layout fits ultrabooks and cramped desktop boards alike, and the 3D TLC NAND balances speed, longevity, and cost per gigabyte.

Highlights

• 1 TB storage capacity on a single-sided M.2 2280 module
• PCIe Gen3 x4 interface with NVMe 1.3 for up to 3000 MB/s sequential reads
• 3D TLC NAND flash for a balance of speed, endurance, and cost
• 600 TBW endurance rating and 1.5 million hour MTBF for long-term reliability
• TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. support to keep the drive fast and healthy
• Operating temperature range from 0°C to 70°C for stable performance

In daily use

Installing the AS2280P4 is simple: just slot it into an available M.2 2280 NVMe slot and secure it with a screw. The drive is ideal as a boot drive or a game library, cutting Windows startup times to under 10 seconds and reducing level load times significantly. Because it uses PCIe Gen3, it works with older platforms that may not support Gen4, making it a safe upgrade for a wide range of desktops and laptops. TRIM keeps write performance consistent over time, while S.M.A.R.T. monitoring lets you check drive health at a glance.

Full specifications

• Storage capacity: 1 TB
• Form factor: M.2 2280 (single-sided)
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4
• NVMe protocol: 1.3
• Max sequential read: 3000 MB/s
• Max sequential write: 2000 MB/s
• NAND flash: 3D TLC
• Endurance: 600 TBW
• MTBF: 1,500,000 hours
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• TRIM support: Yes
• S.M.A.R.T. support: Yes
• Compatibility: Desktop PC, laptop with M.2 NVMe slot

Final note

The AS2280P4 delivers Gen3 NVMe performance with the endurance and reliability expected from Apacer, making it a sensible choice for everyday computing and gaming upgrades.