Difference between m.2 SATA ssd and M.2 pcie ssd nvme?

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jtn1234

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I'm trying to choose between the two, is there any difference besides what slot they go into? Is the pcie faster than the sata? Thanks!
 
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M2 SATA SSDs share the same NAND and controllers with their 2.5" counterparts so they are no faster than a regular 2.5" SSD. NVMe drives are much faster and use the PCI-E bus so they can make use of that speed.

Really the only reason for the M2 SATA drives are for laptops or where space is at a premium.
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M2 SATA SSDs share the same NAND and controllers with their 2.5" counterparts so they are no faster than a regular 2.5" SSD. NVMe drives are much faster and use the PCI-E bus so they can make use of that speed.

Really the only reason for the M2 SATA drives are for laptops or where space is at a premium.
 
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