Review Sabrent Rocket Nano 2242 1TB SSD review: A baseline drive for your M.2 2242 needs

[Admin]

The Sabrent Rocket Nano 2242 targets specific host devices that use the M.2 2242 form factor, which until recently has been one of the less common options. It's a reasonably modern and capable drive, though oddly limited to only 1TB capacity for the time being.

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[Li Ken-un]

The problem with 2242 (thus, also a con not listed by this article) is that the market has consolidated around serving 2280 and 2230 sizes. It’s harder to find enclosures and such supporting sizes in between or longer. The slot will either be too small (2230-only) or you’re going to put the 2242 in a space long enough for 2280.

That isn’t to say 2242-specific slots/products don’t exist. They do, and I own one: a 12th Gen NUC. But I’ve scoured the market for enough 2242 paraphernalia to know it’s a niche enough market to be a PITA for anyone buying 2242 without a plan for what to do with it.

IOW, if you don’t already have anything that specifically requires 2242, don’t buy this SSD.

 

[JarredWaltonGPU]

The problem with 2242 (thus, also a con not listed by this article) is that the market has consolidated around serving 2280 and 2230 sizes. It’s harder to find enclosures and such supporting sizes in between or longer. The slot will either be too small (2230-only) or you’re going to put the 2242 in a space long enough for 2280.

That isn’t to say 2242-specific slots/products don’t exist. They do, and I own one: a 12th Gen NUC. But I’ve scoured the market for enough 2242 paraphernalia to know it’s a niche enough market to be a PITA for anyone buying 2242 without a plan for what to do with it.

IOW, if you don’t already have anything that specifically requires 2242, don’t buy this SSD.

I believe you're incorrect about the "also a con not listed by this article" comment. Unless "Not many devices need 2242" being listed under the Cons column doesn't qualify?

 

[Li Ken-un]

I believe you're incorrect about the "also a con not listed by this article" comment. Unless "Not many devices need 2242" being listed under the Cons column doesn't qualify?

I think I didn’t see it, but it’s been a long day. I’m too tired to contest. 🫠