The Apacer AST280 is an M.2 2280 internal solid state drive designed to provide a reliable storage upgrade for laptops and compact desktop systems. With a capacity of 480GB and a SATA III 6.0 Gb/s interface, it utilizes 3D TLC NAND flash to achieve sequential read speeds of up to 520 MB/s and write speeds of up to 495 MB/s, which helps your system boot faster and launch applications more responsively. Measuring just 80 x 22 x 3.8 mm and weighing only 6.3 g, this drive fits easily into slim devices without adding bulk. It is built for long-term stability, featuring an MTBF of 1,500,000 hours and ECC support up to 72bit/1KB to maintain data integrity. The hardware is also resilient against physical stress, with shock resistance of 1,500G and vibration resistance from 5 to 800Hz, making it a dependable choice for users who frequently move their laptops between different environments.