What Are the 3 Types of M 2 Slots?

M.2, formerly known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a specification for internally mounted computer expansion cards and associated connectors.

It replaces the mSATA standard, which uses the PCI Express Mini Card physical card layout and connectors.

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M.2 is very versatile and can be used in a variety of applications such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular modems, SSDs, and more.

The M.2 standard was designed to be scalable in both length and width, with the most common sizes being 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280.2 slots can be found on many different types of computers, including laptops, Ultrabooks, motherboards, and some gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 4 Pro.

The three main types of M.2 slots are Type A, Type B, and Type M.

Type A slots are intended for use with SATA-based M.2 drives.

They are physically compatible with both SATA and PCI Express M.2 drives, but only operate at SATA speeds.

Type B slots are intended for use with PCI Express-based M.2 drives only.

These slots will not work with SATA-based M.

Type M slots are a hybrid of the other two types and are intended for use with either SATA or PCI Express M.

These slots offer the best of both worlds by being able to work with either type of drive while still providing faster speeds than a Type A slot.