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Recorded differences to consider
- capacity: Lexar NM620 Internal NVMe SSD - 1TB: 1 TB nominal / Crucial MX500 Internal SATA SSD - 1TB, 2.5-inch: 1 TB manufacturer nominal; pictured historical label reads 1000GB / Patriot P210 Internal SATA SSD - 1TB, 2.5-inch: 1 TB nominal
| At a glance |  Lexar NM620 Internal NVMe SSD - 1TBAn internal 1 TB M.2 NVMe drive for a compatible office desktop or serviceable laptop; check slot support and plan migration before replacing storage. View at AmazonAffiliate link · We may earn a commission. |  Crucial MX500 Internal SATA SSD - 1TB, 2.5-inchA 1 TB internal SATA replacement drive for a compatible 2.5-inch bay; check seller stock and support in light of Micron's announced Crucial consumer exit. View at AmazonAffiliate link · We may earn a commission. |  Patriot P210 Internal SATA SSD - 1TB, 2.5-inchA 1 TB internal SATA drive for a compatible 2.5-inch bay; confirm the host connections, migration plan and current seller terms before buying. View at AmazonAffiliate link · We may earn a commission. |
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| Price | Check current price at Amazon | Check current price at Amazon | Check current price at Amazon |
| Best suited to | A compatible office PC upgrade where internal NVMe storage and a backup/migration plan are established. | A compatible office computer with a serviceable 2.5-inch SATA bay after backup and migration planning. | An office computer with a serviceable compatible 2.5-inch SATA bay after backup and migration planning. |
| What to consider | Requires an NVMe-capable M.2 2280 host; not a 2.5-inch SATA or ready-to-connect USB drive. / Photographs show the Global-region label of the same physical model; selected US packaging and warranty must be checked with the seller. | Requires a compatible internal SATA bay, data and power connections; not an M.2 or portable USB drive. / Micron announced the Crucial consumer exit; verify remaining retailer inventory, current condition, stock and warranty eligibility at checkout. | Requires compatible internal SATA data and power connections; it is not an M.2 NVMe or portable USB drive. / A photographed 2023 example does not establish current seller condition, component revision, stock or package contents. |
| Availability | Check current retailer stock | Check current retailer stock | Check current retailer stock |
| capacityRecorded difference | 1 TB nominal | 1 TB manufacturer nominal; pictured historical label reads 1000GB | 1 TB nominal |
| form factorRecorded difference | M.2 2280 | 2.5-inch, 7 mm manufacturer specification | 2.5-inch, 7 mm |
| interfaceRecorded difference | PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe 1.4 | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA III 6 Gb/s |
| product type | internal-ssd | internal-ssd | internal-ssd |