M.2 vs NVMe What's The Difference Exactly?

What is the difference between an M.2 and an NVMe SSD? Details in the video as well as advice for buying an M.2 NVMe SSD for you PC. M.2 vs NVMe is not the question that should be asked, as M.2 is an interface and NVMe is a protocol; more explanation in the video.

Sites for good M.2 SSD reviews:

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[bagaskaraa.]

After watching a few videos, this is the only video that answers all my questions about m.2 thing. Thanks a lot sir

[youraak]

Academic level explanation of SSD types. Thanks for upload.

[CuthbertNibbles]

9:50 Thank you for not cutting this and re-recording it. A lot of YouTube channels will scrap clips like this, but in your video it offered a nice pause in the flow of information, gives a chance to reflect on what each of the terms mean. It also helps to know that even the pros sometimes mix this up, that we're not all stupid because we have to look it up.

Great video!

[Regularguy]

Thank you so much for this video. After buying a second NVME drive, installing it, not having it recognized, and then reading it wouldn't work in my motherboard but not fully knowing why it wouldn't work was driving me crazy. This was so simple and clear and now I understand my second m.2 is only sata and not nvme compatible and it all makes sense now.

[MrLazzki]

You explain things better than most other channels that might have way more subs than you. I really do hope your channel will grow in the future.

[regdarstreetwise]

Got a like alone for the term 'home computer'. This sent me right back to the 80's :)

[crudemood]

That made it super easy to understand. I found alot of other information confusing. This cleared up a lot of my questions thank you.

[rnf]

By far one of the best videos on YouTube to understand M.2 shenanigans !

[tcuscg]

I've been chugging along with my early 2010 CPU (Intel i7-2600K) in a machine where the CPU is the ONLY orig part from the original computer it came from (on powerspec from Microcenter). I recently decided to "upgrade" to a HP 840Z that comes with X2 CPU's and 126gb of ram, etc.. Typical beefed up HP. Though it comes with 5 SSD's (all 1 tb), I plan on picking up a card and NVMe 1 or 2 tb drive as my boot drive and migrate the 26tb's (two 8's and one 10tb drive) to the new PC. This video sheds some light on what and how these will turn my new beast into a demon. Thanks

[sos]

Very informative and now I understand why some m.2 drives are more expensive.

[shaikirrted]

no one in youtube shows and explain like this thank you

[crewchrisme]

the only helpful video i could find that simply and thoroughly explains the subject of m.2 storage. thank you so much!

[matrixoverlord]

as said below
your the first person to explain in depth
Good work sir

[marionavarrete]

I haven't seen any other explanation about this subject as good as yours... I was totally confused, and mostly because some sellers don't help very much with the description of their products, specially when they lack consistency... it makes me think some times that is a total different product, and sometimes that is the same, but it isn't... Thank you very much for such good explanation.

[isabellepvids]

thanks for the video-- love that you opened a drive to compare the insides. You explain things very well!

[tuzaguilar]

So confusing...But I did manage to buy an M.2 NVME PCie memory. What a change! 5 minutes or more boot time and now in 20 seconds or less. Well worth the investment. I wish I saw this channel earlier though. Thanks!

[josephlai]

Already 1 year plus use this Adata XPG M.2 NVMe 512GB, then I came here to understand more about these technology. Thanks sir

[ChucksterJax]

Just put together a new gaming PC for Christmas. Took advantage of the Black Friday sales. This always seems to be the best time of the year for deals on closeouts. The newest models are coming to market and computer warehouses are trying to get rid of the older models which usually perform quite well.YouTube videos like these are really essential to understanding if you are buying the best performing components for the best price. I think I did pretty good this year! Bought a 2TB M.2 NVME PCIe 3.0 x 4. My understanding is the prices will continue to drop dramatically. I plan to switching totally to SSD drives by this time next year. Thanks for this video. Really helpful!

[andrew_koala]

Excellent narration.
One of the very few presenters who understands how to 'Speak'
.. Yes, there is a difference between Talking and Speaking.
Many inexperienced and untrained presenters have a rapid cadence. as if they are
in a hurry to get to the 'Toilette' yapping like baring dogs it does not give time for
listener to absorb and enjoy what is being said.
Presenting and eating are in effect the same.
Go slow and enjoy the content., be it words of a meal.
So top marks Home Tech Adventure.
Thumbs up for your presentation.

It so happens that my SATA III interface card has provision to
install an M.2 Drive, which I am expecting to purchase, having
1 TB capacity to replace a KINGSTON 240GB SSD.
The SATA III interface card also has a USB C socket, which I find
useful when I need to connect my Cell phone for Data exchange
or even Battery Charging.

[beWorldly]

Thank you sir for the clear and informative video.
Most videos on this topic on Youtube are quite click-baity and don't provide nearly as much information.
I subscribed.