Question Low Power Consumption Laptop SSD

[ethan206]

I've just bought a new laptop (2024 G14) and am planning to upgrade the internal SSD from 1TB to 4TB. Since I'm upgrading a SSD in a laptop, would power consumption/efficiency be a concern when looking for a SSD? And if so, are there any good low power Gen 4 (M.2) SSDs? I was looking at purchasing this one from Amazon but am not sure about the power profile and how it would affect the battery life of my new laptop.

https://www.amazon.com/WD_BLACK-SN8...3109&sprefix=wd+sn750+4tb,aps,270&sr=8-1&th=1

 

[beyondlogic]

I've just bought a new laptop (2024 G14) and am planning to upgrade the internal SSD from 1TB to 4TB. Since I'm upgrading a SSD in a laptop, would power consumption/efficiency be a concern when looking for a SSD? And if so, are there any good low power Gen 4 (M.2) SSDs? I was looking at purchasing this one from Amazon but am not sure about the power profile and how it would affect the battery life of my new laptop.

https://www.amazon.com/WD_BLACK-SN850X-Internal-Gaming-Solid/dp/B0B7CQ2CHH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TTHFJRSJDVUQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6rd4fU7fihwPv0poq_Dnz6Z9ONtMZ7fOqeLfPnA3fVJUZea-V0Angem0c73ZkhMQRUKpKrRXw2x7mZYH_hnyisRgrWfxOAZBYJDmZWSo8otwKe7oWdrEh_igtPTdWcr8xYMp3jCKhUB_xaq4hEBaRaUO6e6nJcZn6a3Ot6vlWBpyCbIsupyEW1lzMb04d9ef_M4WAY1v89blVF5z_IsxzTDOtlAe7nRYG9t0NwkkvCQ.Wv5XwkBuVS6k4VtTuKxCqUz8_117B3AUA-4km9BkkFc&dib_tag=se&keywords=wd+sn750+4tb&qid=1717373109&sprefix=wd+sn750+4tb,aps,270&sr=8-1&th=1

nah the power efficiency isn't a concern youll want to make sure that the nvme thermal pad is making good contact with the bottom of the case as its the way the heat is being transfered i would reuse the thermal pad or make sure to have a slightly thicker or similar thermal pad.

for best performance

Lexar NM790 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4​

 

[ethan206]

nah the power efficiency isn't a concern youll want to make sure that the nvme thermal pad is making good contact with the bottom of the case as its the way the heat is being transfered i would reuse the thermal pad or make sure to have a slightly thicker or similar thermal pad.

for best performance

Lexar NM790 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4​

thanks for the rec, it's cheaper than the WD one so ima get the Lexar one u recommended 👍

 

[beyondlogic]

thanks for the rec, it's cheaper than the WD one so ima get the Lexar one u recommended 👍

no problem just remember the thermal pad or it will be a short lived nvme these fast speed ones run hot

it should be either a thickness of 1.5 or 2.0

Gelid Solutions or​

Minus Pad 8 by thermal grizzly​

either works but if you can retrieve the current pad on your nvme that should work fine as well just be careful as they tear easily