Is this drive worth it over a SATA SSD?

Yes for speed: NVMe over PCIe Gen3 x4 moves data several times faster than SATA, so boot and app loads feel quicker. If your board only has SATA ports, it will not fit.

Will it fit my laptop or desktop?

It fits any M.2 2280 slot that supports NVMe PCIe. Check that your slot is keyed for NVMe and not SATA-only before buying.

It uses PCIe Gen3 x4, the standard tier for this class of drive. Expect sequential reads in the low thousands of MB/s, well above SATA drives but below Gen4 models.

Enough for an operating system, office apps and a modest set of files. It is tight for modern games, which often run 50GB or more each.

Does it come with a heatsink or software?

No. It is an OEM drive, so expect the bare module only. Use your motherboard's M.2 heatsink if it has one.

Is it compatible with a PS5?

No. The PS5 requires a Gen4 NVMe drive of at least 250GB with a heatsink, and this is a Gen3 OEM part.

SK Hynix 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen3 x4 HFS256GD9TNG-62A0A

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Our take on the SK Hynix 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen3 x4 HFS256GD9TNG-62A0A

This is an OEM 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe solid-state drive from SK Hynix, model HFS256GD9TNG-62A0A, running PCIe Gen3 x4. SK Hynix makes the NAND and controller itself, so the drive is a known quantity for reliability rather than a rebadged part. At 256GB it is a small boot or secondary drive, not bulk storage. It suits a budget build, an office PC or a laptop refresh where the goal is moving off a hard drive. Against popular retail drives like the Samsung 970 EVO or WD Blue SN570 it gives up brand-name retail support and bundled software, and its capacity is modest, but it uses the same NVMe interface and M.2 2280 fit.

Best forBudget desktop or laptop buildsReplacing a hard drive as a boot driveSecondary storage for documents and appsOffice and light home use

Pros

PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface, far faster than SATA or a hard drive
Standard M.2 2280 size fits most desktops and many laptops
SK Hynix makes its own NAND and controller
Low power draw and no moving parts
Simple install with no cables on supported boards

Cons

256GB fills quickly with games and media
Gen3 speeds trail newer Gen4 drives
OEM part with no retail box or extras
No heatsink included
Little room for large game libraries

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About the SK Hynix 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen3 x4 HFS256GD9TNG-62A0A

SK Hynix 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen3 x4 HFS256GD9TNG-62A0A

Questions and answers

Is this drive worth it over a SATA SSD?: Yes for speed: NVMe over PCIe Gen3 x4 moves data several times faster than SATA, so boot and app loads feel quicker. If your board only has SATA ports, it will not fit.
Will it fit my laptop or desktop?: It fits any M.2 2280 slot that supports NVMe PCIe. Check that your slot is keyed for NVMe and not SATA-only before buying.
How fast is it?: It uses PCIe Gen3 x4, the standard tier for this class of drive. Expect sequential reads in the low thousands of MB/s, well above SATA drives but below Gen4 models.
Is 256GB enough?: Enough for an operating system, office apps and a modest set of files. It is tight for modern games, which often run 50GB or more each.
Does it come with a heatsink or software?: No. It is an OEM drive, so expect the bare module only. Use your motherboard's M.2 heatsink if it has one.
Is it compatible with a PS5?: No. The PS5 requires a Gen4 NVMe drive of at least 250GB with a heatsink, and this is a Gen3 OEM part.
Where is the SK Hynix 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen3 x4 HFS256GD9TNG-62A0A cheapest?: At Walmart, for $39.95, as of our latest check.