Question SSD for Lenovo Laptop

[mmitsch]

I want to upgrade my Lenovo 20s6 001sus. It currently has a 256Gb 2TB M.2 2280 SSD in it. I want to get a 2tb and think Samsung EVO or PRO 990 look good.

What would you suggest for this machine?

I use it as a work machine and have Database & CAD apps.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

View: https://youtu.be/NibInTl7iUE?si=5ZLWTMJRuBpt8wnE

Looks like it should be able to accept any standard m.2 2280 nvme SSD. One thing to note is that since that laptop is a few years old it will only support Pcie 3.0 not pcie 4.0. While you can still install a pcie 4.0 drive, don't expect the performance claims on the box.

The Samsung 990 drives at this point are good models. Another consideration is the Western Digital SN770 drives, I've had great experiences with them.

 

[USAFRet]

It currently has a 256Gb 2TB M.2 2280 SSD in it.

Please expand on this...

265GB
2TB

Which?

And what type M.2?
SATA III or NVMe?

 

[mmitsch]

View: https://youtu.be/NibInTl7iUE?si=5ZLWTMJRuBpt8wnE

Looks like it should be able to accept any standard m.2 2280 nvme SSD. One thing to note is that since that laptop is a few years old it will only support Pcie 3.0 not pcie 4.0. While you can still install a pcie 4.0 drive, don't expect the performance claims on the box.

The Samsung 990 drives at this point are good models. Another consideration is the Western Digital SN770 drives, I've had great experiences with them.

Thanks!

I wonder if it’s worth getting the 990 PRO model? Seems faster but I am not sure I’d gain anything over the 990 EVO. Also thinking the PRO may run hotter?

I was also going to add memory. Do you know if Crucial or a similar brand is ok or should I use Lenovo?

And thanks for your response!

 

[mmitsch]

Please expand on this...

265GB
2TB

Which?

And what type M.2?
SATA III or NVMe?

Sorry, my bad typing.

It has a 256GB M.2 SSD and has One M.2 2280 PCIe® 3.0 x4 slot.

I want to replace it with a 2TB.

 

[Darkbreeze]

PCPartPicker Part List

Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($91.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $91.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-12-08 01:02 EST-0500


https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/team-group-mp44l-ssd-review

 

[USAFRet]

Sorry, my bad typing.

It has a 256GB M.2 SSD and has One M.2 2280 PCIe® 3.0 x4 slot.

I want to replace it with a 2TB.

OK...

DO you have some other drive or storage location, with enough free space to hold the entirety of your current OS drive?
(this is NOT a clone, just needs the free space)


1x m.2 slot with an Image

Assuming you have another drive (any type of drive) with sufficient free space to hold the entirety of your current m.2 drive:

1. Download and install Macrium Reflect
2. Run that, and create a Rescue CD or USB (you'll use this later). "Other Tasks". Create this on a small USB flash drive or DVD.
3. In the Macrium client, create an Image to some other drive. External USB HDD, maybe. Select all partitions. This results in a file of xxxx.mrimage
4. When done, power OFF.
5. Swap the 2 drives
6. Boot up from the Rescue USB you created earlier.
7. Restore (on the toolbar), and tell it where the Image is that you created in step 3, and which drive to apply it to...the new m.2
8. Go, and wait until it finishes.
9. That's all...this should work.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Thanks!

I wonder if it’s worth getting the 990 PRO model? Seems faster but I am not sure I’d gain anything over the 990 EVO. Also thinking the PRO may run hotter?

I was also going to add memory. Do you know if Crucial or a similar brand is ok or should I use Lenovo?

And thanks for your response!

Main benefit of the pro is additional endurance and warranty. In theory it will last longer. But for 99.99% of people the evo is more than enough, and the pro is a waste of money.

And in all reality, even the 990 Evo is going to be a lot of money for nothing in your laptop, as you're going to be performance limited by the speed your laptop can run the SSD at.

The recommendation of the Team MP44L above is very good. I've used a lot of their products and had good experiences. Another choice that is nearly identical spec wise is the Silicon Power UD90.
My laptop came with a 256 from the factory and I installed a 1tb UD90. Have been very happy with it.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/silicon-power-ud90-ssd-review

https://www.newegg.com/silicon-power-2tb/p/0D9-0021-00136?

This or the Team group drive are going to be good quality drives that cost almost 30 bucks less than a 990 Evo, Crucial P3+, WD SN770, etc.