SeekerSabrent Rocket 2230 SSD
The Sabrent Rocket 2230 is a fast and efficient M.2 2230 SSD. This makes it a great option for the Steam Deck and other mobile platforms like Microsoft’s Surface. It is limited to 1TB and costs more than M.2 2280 alternatives, but is backed by a known brand.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Good Things Come in Small Packages: The Rocket 2230 fits just about anywhere. Need to upgrade your Steam Deck, Microsoft Surface, or other device where space is limited? We have you covered. Don’t risk buying a pulled OEM drive from a shady site - get a brand-new retail SSD designed to make your life easier. It also works on many longer slots so it will always be useful, plus it might be the right fit for your HTPC or smaller system.
- David Versus Goliath: Don’t let the small size fool you: the Rocket 2230 is one very fast drive. It offers Gen4 NVMe performance in a tiny form factor. Hit up to 5GBps and push up to 800K IOPS with slick responsiveness. It’s also backward compatible with Gen3 and Gen2 PCIe slots with reduced bandwidth, but retains excellent latency.
- Larger Than It Looks: Many 2230 drives are limited in capacity, which can make life more difficult, especially when trying to build a large game collection. Many devices come with limited internal storage space, forcing you to pay a premium or to rely on microSD cards. Now you can store everything you want on one drive as the Rocket 2230 comes in capacities of up to 1TB.
- Cutting-Edge Hardware: The Rocket 2230 features the new PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD controller with exceptional 3D TLC. Often you have to compromise with 2230 drives, settling for embedded controllers and/or QLC for capacity. Our new Gen4 controller offers gaming desktop class performance combined with efficient flash for the best experience. DRAM-less with HMB support, it also won’t overheat your device.
- Sabrent Works for You: Our retail drive comes with a full warranty for complete support, unlike OEM drives that you might buy second-hand. This includes a free download of Sabrent Acronis True Image so you can clone your old drive. This drive will also be supported with any necessary firmware updates, ensuring future compatibility.
PROS
+ Retail M.2 2230 form factor for special devices
+ Good all-around and sustained performance
+ Very efficient
+ Good support and registered warranty
CONS
- Pricey vs. M.2 2280
- No 2TB option
- Full warranty requires registration
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on January 23, 2023
The Sabrent Rocket 2230 is a fast and efficient M.2 2230 SSD. This makes it a great option for the Steam Deck and other mobile platforms like Microsoft’s Surface. It is limited to 1TB and costs more than M.2 2280 alternatives, but is backed by a known brand.
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