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KingSpec's 2242 SSD 1TB lineup spans a 1TB 2242 SATA SSD for older compact systems up through 1TB 2242 NVMe drives on PCIe Gen3 and Gen4, so you can match the interface to the exact device you are upgrading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-stat-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tc-stat-number\"\u003e42mm x 22mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tc-stat-label\"\u003ePhysical dimensions of the M.2 2242 form factor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tc-stat-number\"\u003e1TB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tc-stat-label\"\u003eFull terabyte capacity in the shortened 2242 length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tc-stat-number\"\u003eSATA and NVMe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tc-stat-label\"\u003eInterface options across the KingSpec 2242 lineup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tc-stat-number\"\u003e3-Year\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tc-stat-label\"\u003eWarranty on KingSpec storage drives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"tc-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is an M.2 2242 SSD?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numbers in an M.2 drive's name describe its physical size in millimeters. A 2242 module measures 22mm wide by 42mm long, which is roughly half the length of the far more common 2280 size found in most desktop motherboards and full-size laptops. That shorter length is exactly why a 2242 SSD exists: some devices simply do not have the internal space for an 80mm-long drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn M.2 2242 SSD 1TB module gives you that same compact footprint without giving up capacity, since 1TB is achieved through higher-density NAND packages on the same short PCB rather than a longer board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"tc-section tc-section-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere M.2 2242 SSDs Are Actually Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact ultrabooks and 2-in-1 laptops, including several Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models, which use the 2242 length due to limited internal board space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandheld gaming PCs, some of which ship with a 2242 drive rather than a full 2280 module to keep the internal layout small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini PCs and small form factor desktops where board space is at a premium compared to a full ATX or micro-ATX motherboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsole storage expansion. Sony's official PlayStation 5 specification lists support for M.2 drives from 2230 up to 22110 in length, which includes 2242, though you still need to confirm the drive plus any heatsink clears your console's internal height limit before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"tc-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eM.2 2242 vs 2280 vs 2230: Length Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, always confirm your device's exact M.2 length requirement, since a 2280 slot will not accept a 2242 drive without a mounting adapter, and a 2242 slot cannot physically fit a longer 2280 drive at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tc-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eM.2 Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Devices\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"M.2 Size\"\u003e2230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Dimensions\"\u003e22mm x 30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common Devices\"\u003eSome handheld gaming PCs and ultra-compact devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"M.2 Size\"\u003e2242\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Dimensions\"\u003e22mm x 42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common Devices\"\u003eSurface-style laptops, mini PCs, several handheld gaming PCs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"M.2 Size\"\u003e2280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Dimensions\"\u003e22mm x 80mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common Devices\"\u003eMost desktop motherboards and standard-size laptops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"tc-section tc-section-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSATA vs NVMe M.2 2242 1TB: Which Interface Do You Have?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every M.2 slot uses the same protocol. Older or budget devices with a 2242 slot often run SATA, while newer compact devices typically wire the slot for NVMe over PCIe. Installing an NVMe drive into a SATA-only M.2 slot will not work, so confirming your device's interface is essential before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tc-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Sequential Read\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Interface\"\u003eM.2 2242 SATA III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Typical Sequential Read\"\u003eUp to roughly 570MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Best For\"\u003eOlder compact laptops and mini PCs with a SATA-only M.2 slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Interface\"\u003eM.2 2242 NVMe (PCIe Gen3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Typical Sequential Read\"\u003eUp to roughly 3,500MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Best For\"\u003eCompact laptops and mini PCs with a PCIe Gen3 M.2 slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Interface\"\u003eM.2 2242 NVMe (PCIe Gen4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Typical Sequential Read\"\u003eUp to roughly 7,200MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Best For\"\u003eHandheld gaming PCs and newer compact devices with PCIe Gen4 support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"tc-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuyer's Guide: Choosing Your 1TB 2242 SSD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card-grid-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacing an Older SATA Drive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your compact laptop or mini PC shipped with a small SATA-based M.2 2242 drive, a matching 1TB 2242 SATA SSD is a straightforward drop-in replacement that adds capacity without touching your device's interface wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgrading a Thin Laptop or Mini PC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevices built with a PCIe Gen3 M.2 2242 slot benefit from a 1TB 2242 NVMe drive at that generation, giving a meaningful speed jump over SATA without exceeding what the slot can actually deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandheld Gaming PCs and PCIe Gen4 Devices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your handheld or compact device supports PCIe Gen4, a higher-speed 2242 NVMe option makes the most of that bandwidth for faster game loading and installs in a device where a full-size 2280 drive would never physically fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"tc-section tc-section-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose KingSpec for Your 2242 SSD 1TB Upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card-grid-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Interface Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom SATA III to PCIe Gen3 and Gen4 NVMe, KingSpec's 2242 lineup covers the interface your specific compact device actually uses instead of a single one-size option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrue 1TB in a Compact Board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher-density NAND packaging delivers a full terabyte on the short 42mm board, so you are not forced to compromise on capacity to fit a small device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3-Year Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKingSpec backs its storage drives with a 3-year warranty, giving you coverage well past the initial installation period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"tc-section tc-section-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstalling an M.2 2242 SSD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Confirm the Standoff Position\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotherboards and devices that support multiple M.2 lengths have a separate mounting standoff for each size. Make sure the screw hole matches the 2242 position before assuming the slot is the wrong size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Power Down and Ground Yourself\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShut the device down completely, disconnect power, and touch a grounded metal surface before handling the drive to prevent static damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Insert at an Angle and Secure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide the drive into the M.2 slot at roughly a 30-degree angle, press it down flat, and secure it with the retention screw at the 42mm standoff position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4. Back Up or Clone Before Migrating\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are replacing an existing drive, clone it or back up your files first, since a fresh 1TB drive will not carry over your operating system and data automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"tc-section tc-section-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More Storage Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-link-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-link-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFull SSD Range\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/internal-ssd\"\u003eInternal SSD Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-link-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePair With Memory\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/ddr-ram\"\u003eDDR RAM Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-link-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop Rated Products\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/best-sellers\"\u003eBest Sellers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-link-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLatest Releases\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/new-arrivals\"\u003eNew Arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"tc-section tc-section-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions: M.2 2242 SSD 1TB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use a 2242 SSD in a 2280 M.2 slot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly. A 2242 drive is shorter than the 2280 standoff position, so it will not reach the mounting screw without an M.2 extender or adapter bracket. Some motherboards include multiple standoff positions to support shorter drives, so check your specific board before assuming an adapter is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I know if my device uses SATA or NVMe for its M.2 slot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck your device's official specification sheet or system information tool, since the M.2 connector looks similar for both. Installing an NVMe-only drive into a SATA-only slot will not work, so this needs to be confirmed before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs 1TB enough in an M.2 2242 SSD, or should I go smaller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1TB is a comfortable capacity for most compact laptops, mini PCs, and handheld gaming devices, giving enough room for an operating system, applications, and a reasonable game or media library without needing a second drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill an M.2 2242 SSD work in the PS5's storage expansion slot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSony's official PS5 specification supports M.2 drives from 2230 up to 22110 in length, which includes 2242, but the drive needs to meet the console's required PCIe Gen4 NVMe speed and fit within the internal height clearance once any heatsink is attached. Confirm both details against Sony's official requirements before installing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a heatsink for a 2242 NVMe SSD?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tc-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost compact devices with a 2242 slot have very limited internal clearance, so a bare drive without an added heatsink is usually the correct choice unless your specific device explicitly supports and requires one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"tc-band\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Sure Which 2242 Interface Your Device Needs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether your laptop, mini PC, or handheld uses SATA or NVMe in its M.2 2242 slot, reach out through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e and our team can help confirm the right 1TB drive for your exact device before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"nt-series-m-2-2242-sata-ngff-ssd","title":"NT series M.2 2242 SATA NGFF SSD","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm factor: M.2 NGFF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely fashionable appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size and large capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop data transmission speed up to 560MB\/s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingspec","offers":[{"title":"128GB","offer_id":32724580597853,"sku":"NT-128 2242","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"256GB","offer_id":32724580630621,"sku":"NT-256 2242","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"512GB","offer_id":32724580663389,"sku":"NT-512 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