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PNY CS2241 M.2 2280 500GB PCI-Express 4.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) M280CS2241-500-RB
- Capacity: 500GB internal solid state drive with 3D NAND memory components for consumer storage upgrades
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface: NVMe Gen4 x4 performance upgrade for M.2 PCIe Gen4 enabled desktop or laptop computers
- Sequential Read: Up to 4,700 MB/s sequential read speed for faster boot up and application launches
- Sequential Write: Up to 1,700 MB/s sequential write speed for responsive file and system operations
- M.2 2280 Form Factor: Compact internal SSD form factor for compatible desktop and laptop installations
- NVMe 1.4 Support: Enhanced NVMe bandwidth for high performance and low latency, with up to 8x faster performance than SATA SSDs
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Overview
The PNY CS2241 M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 SSD 500GB is an internal solid state drive for consumer storage upgrades. It provides mainstream Gen4 performance for compatible desktop and laptop computers.
Key Features
- NVMe 1.4 Support
- 3D NAND memory components
- Faster boot up, quicker application launch, and improved overall system performance
- Up to 8x faster than SATA SSDs
Performance
Noted speeds may vary depending on the host devices, user’s settings, configurations, OS, and applications.
Design
The PNY CS2241 uses an M.2 2280 form factor for internal installation.
Connectivity & Compatibility
The PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface is designed for M.2 PCIe Gen4 enabled desktop or laptop computers.
Reliability & Durability
3-Year Limited Warranty or TBW backed by 24/7 US based technical support.
Specifications
- Brand: PNY
- Series: CS2241
- Model: M280CS2241-500-RB
- Device Type: Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Used For: Consumer
- Form Factor: M.2 2280
- Capacity: 500GB
- Memory Components: 3D NAND
- Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x4
- Max Sequential Read: Up to 4,700 MB/s
- Max Sequential Write: Up to 1,700 MB/s
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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Manufacturer Contact Info
- Manufacturer Product Page
- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 1-800-234-4597
- Support Email: tsupport@pny.com
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The PNY CS2241 is a 500GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD for users upgrading a PCIe Gen4 x4-enabled desktop or laptop, with sequential speeds of up to 4,700 MB/s read and 1,700 MB/s write.
Recommended For
- PC users with a compatible M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 slot who want to upgrade a boot or application drive; PNY positions the CS2241 for faster boot times, application launches, and everyday system responsiveness.
- Budget-conscious PC gamers adding a drive for a manageable game library; community discussion describes the CS2241 as a fit for game storage, where fast-enough load times matter more than premium-drive performance.
- Laptop or desktop owners seeking an internal M.2 2280 storage upgrade for everyday files and applications, provided their device supports an NVMe M.2 drive; the 500GB model offers a defined capacity for a system or secondary drive.
- Users who mostly read files and perform routine, smaller transfers, and want a Gen4 NVMe drive without paying for a premium sustained-write-focused model; the review describes the CS2241 as DRAM-less with Host Memory Buffer support.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Consumer internal storage for compatible laptops, with listed uses including personal, business, gaming, and multimedia |
| Capacity | 500 GB of storage |
| Interface And Form Factor | M.2 2280 internal SSD using PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe connectivity |
| Read Write Performance | Sequential speeds of up to 4,700 MB/s read and 1,700 MB/s write |
| Memory Technology | 3D NAND flash |
| Model Identifiers | PNY CS2241; model M280CS2241-500-RB |