M.2
The M.2 interface, also known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a modern type of interface, a way to connect hard drives to a computer, for solid state drives (SSDs) and other components in notebooks and other compact computers. This interface offers a significantly smaller footprint compared to traditional 2.5-inch hard drives and enables high data transfer speeds, making it ideal for powerful applications and fast system startup. The M.2 interface supports both the SATA protocol (a data bus for high-capacity devices such as external data drives), compatible with traditional SSDs, and the faster NVMe protocol, which allows the maximum potential of the PCIe bus (a component for extremely fast data read and write speeds). SSDs with M.2 interfaces are ideal for users requiring high performance, fast system response and fast application loading. Due to their size and efficiency, these drives are prominently featured in thin and light notebooks where every millimeter in thickness and every gram in weight plays a role..
