The PCIe interface is much faster, with PCIe Gen 5 SSDs supporting up to a staggering 14,000MB/s. M.2 is an expansion slot ...

It’s a connector that offers much more than that interface though, making it suitable for some unexpected add-ons. As an example [MagicWolfi] has produced an m.2 card which contains the ...

But hold on tight because modern motherboards are bringing massive upgrades with a lightning-fast M.2 port on the motherboard itself. This turbocharged connection sets the stage for a mind-blowing ...

The device includes two USB 3.0 ports, one Type-C, a PD interface, and an SD card reader. It also features a built-in M.2 slot compatible with 2280, 2260, and 2242 sized SSDs for additional storage.

Thanks to the "gumstick" M.2 format, SSDs have been shrinking—and getting a lot faster, too. Here's how to buy the right M.2 SSD, along with deep-dive reviews of today's top models. I have been ...