Sabrent's new 5GB/s Rocket Nano 2242 SSD is short but very efficient

Sabrent launched the Rocket Nano 2242 Gen 4 NVMe, an M.2 2242 form factor SSD. The company created the hardware to fit small devices like the Lenovo Legion Go and different NUCs. In addition, the SSD can reach speeds up to 5GB/s. Also, it uses the Phison E27T controller and Kioxia’s BiCS6 162-layer TLC NAND. The Sabrent SSD is available for $99.99.

What you need to know about Rocket Nano 2242

Compared to the M.2 2230, the M.2 2242 form factor of Rocket Nano 2242 Gen 4 NVMe is less common. However, it has a greater capacity than the 2230 models and holds twice the NAND flash memory. In addition, its popularity is rising due to Lenovo Legion Go and newer devices that need more storage.

Currently, the storage capacity of the Rocket Nano SSD is 1TB. Additionally, the form factor of M.2 2230 is 40% larger than the 2230. So, the form factor should make it possible for future models to be 2TB and even 4TB.

The Rocket Nano 2242 Gen 4 NVMe model has a DRAM-less design. Yet, it compensates for it with its NAND technology and controller efficiency. On top of that, the model could be as performant as the WD Black SN770M (2230, one of the best small form factor SSDs.

Is the SSD compatible with PCIe 4.0?

Sabrent Rocket Nano 2242 Gen 4 NVMe model is compatible with PCIe 3.0 and 4.0, so it might benefit applications that require more bandwidth. Moreover, the new model could handle temperatures better and be more power efficient. The model might also have increased durability due to its 3D NAND technology.

The Rocket Nano 2242 Gen 4 SSD can work in most motherboards with standoff changes, add-in cards, enclosures, and cloners. If needed, you can extend it to M.2 2280+. Besides this, the SSD is shorter than other models but doesn’t compromise performance. On top of that, the SSD supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and more.

Ultimately, the new Rocket Nano 2242 Gen 4 NVMe SSD from Sabrent is power efficient, can handle temperatures better, has increased capacity, and performs better than other models. In addition, if you want to buy it, hurry up because the stocks might run out fast.

What do you think? Are you going to buy the Sabrent SSD? Let us know in the comments.