PNY announces new superfast M.2 SSD for portables

PNY made the announcement of a solid upgrade for portable platforms like laptops, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Lenovo Go, MSI Claw, etc. – a PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD. That's a blisteringly fast 7,300 / 6,000 MB/s read/write speed, and at 1 or 2TB capacity, but in the M.2 2230 NVMe form factor. Said plainly, that's the small NVMe drives for your compact systems like portable consoles. Let's get into the details.

Game-changing Power

The CS2342's powerful performance takes your gaming and content creation to a whole new level. With up to 2TB of storage and blazing-fast speeds, it’s not just about holding more games—it’s about downloading and transferring them faster than ever before.¹ With the CS2342’s unrivaled speeds of 7,300/6,000 MB/s, you will achieve peak optimization and unmatched gameplay for your portable gaming devices like the Valve Steam Deck™, ASUS ROG Ally™, and the MSI Claw™.² Stay ahead of the competition with PNY’s CS2342.

Product Features

• VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY: Designed for seamless integration with desktops, laptops, and handheld gaming devices like the Valve Steam Deck™, ASUS ROG Ally™, and the MSI Claw™
• HIGH PERFORMANCE: The NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 interface delivers exceptional performance of up to 7,300MB/s seq. read, and 6,000 MB/s seq. write speeds²
• DATA PROTECTION: Supports TCG Pyrite^TM, the security software designed for personal client computing – enter passwords via BIOS, UEFI or compatible third-party software
• INCREASED STORAGE: Increase the storage on your M.2 2230 compatible devices by up to 1TB/2TB to expand your game library, hold more files, or increase your total capacity
• SUPPORT/WARRANTY: Backed by a 5-Year Limited Warranty or TBW with support from our US based technical support team³

PNY has delivered some great solid state drives, and this step puts them in the running with their bigger competitors, even surpassing a great many of them. Better still, they're doing it at a price that blows those competitors out of the water:

• 2TB: $134.99
• 1TB: $69.99

You won't have to wait long to get either of these drives as they'll be available in late March of 2025. If you're picking up a new handheld, this is a very easy recommendation.