The AGI Technology AI298 512 GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD is an internal solid-state drive designed for laptops and desktops. It's built on 3D NAND flash technology and uses the M.2 2280 form factor. The drive connects via a PCIe Gen 3x4 interface and supports the NVMe 1.3 protocol, offering a significant speed improvement over traditional SATA SSDs.

Key Features and Performance

• Capacity: 512GB.

• Interface: PCIe Gen 3x4.

• Form Factor: M.2 2280 (80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm).

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 3,000 MB/s.

• Sequential Write Speed: Varies by retailer and capacity, ranging from 1,400 MB/s to 2,000 MB/s.

• NAND Flash: 3D TLC (Triple-Level Cell) flash.

• Additional Features:

  • SLC Caching: A technique to boost write speeds for short bursts.

  • LDPC ECC Technology: Advanced error correction to ensure data integrity.

  • Durability: It has a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1,600,000 hours and a Total Bytes Written (TBW) of 150TB.

General Information

The AI298 is positioned as an affordable option for users seeking to upgrade their system's storage and improve boot times, application loading, and overall system responsiveness. It's a single-sided drive, making it compatible with a wide range of laptops and desktops. The drive is compatible with systems that have an M.2 PCIe Gen 3x4 interface. Some reviews suggest that as a budget-friendly option, it may not be the most efficient and could run slightly hot under heavy load, though this can be mitigated with a heatsink in a desktop PC