M.2 NGFF (Next Generation Form Factor) solid state drives are space saving high-speed non-volatile storage solutions to be used in upcoming high performance laptops.
Smaller, lighter, and consuming less power – M.2 drives maximize performance and usage in mobile devices when used as a cache drive (in tandem with a HDD) and offer enough storage space to load an operating system as a bootable drive for embedded applications, ultrabooks, and next generation notebooks.
Note: Solid State Drives DO NOT require defragmentation. It may decrease the lifespan of the drive.
M.2 – mSATA Comparison
Where mSATA took advantage of an existing form-factor and connector, M.2 has been designed to maximize the usage of the card space, while minimizing the footprint.
| mSATA | M.2 | |
| Width (mm) | 30 | 22 |
| Length (mm) | 50.95 | 30, 42, 60, 80, 110 |
| PCB Space – L x W (mm) | 1528.5 | 660, 924, 1320, 1760, 2420 |
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