- Will it fit my laptop?
- It is a standard 2280 M.2 drive, 3.1 inches long, so it fits any laptop with a free 2280 M.2 slot. Check that the slot supports NVMe rather than SATA-only M.2.
- Does it work in a PS5?
- Yes, a 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive meets Sony's requirements. You will want to add a heatsink, since the drive does not come with one.
- Is it faster than a PCIe 3.0 drive?
- On a Gen4 slot it can run at PCIe 4.0 speeds, which are roughly double the ceiling of PCIe 3.0. On an older Gen3 slot it will run at Gen3 speed.
- Do I need a heatsink?
- For normal use, no. For long sustained writes, such as large game installs or video exports, a thin M.2 heatsink helps the drive avoid slowing down.
- Is 4TB more than I need?
- If you keep a large game library or work with video, one 4TB drive saves juggling multiple drives. For everyday use, a smaller drive leaves money for other parts.
- How does it compare with a Samsung 990 Pro?
- The Samsung has a longer track record and published endurance figures. The VisionTek matches the form factor and interface and offers the same 4TB capacity, but with less brand support behind it.
- Where is the Visiontek 4TB DLX4 Pro 2280 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD NVMe cheapest?
- At Antonline, for $1,828.40, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Visiontek 4TB DLX4 Pro 2280 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD NVMe?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Antonline, Newegg.