Difference between m.2 SATA ssd and M.2 pcie ssd nvme?

[jtn1234]

I'm trying to choose between the two, is there any difference besides what slot they go into? Is the pcie faster than the sata? Thanks!

 

[clutchc]

PCIe is definitely faster, yes. And quite a bit more expensive per GB.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRA2I13GMkg

 

[Deleted member 217926]

M2 SATA SSDs share the same NAND and controllers with their 2.5" counterparts so they are no faster than a regular 2.5" SSD. NVMe drives are much faster and use the PCI-E bus so they can make use of that speed.

Really the only reason for the M2 SATA drives are for laptops or where space is at a premium.