The Apacer AST280X is a compact M.2 2280 solid state drive designed to provide a reliable storage upgrade for laptops and small-form-factor PCs. Utilizing 3D NAND TLC flash memory, this 256 GB drive connects via the SATA III 6.0 Gb/s interface, ensuring it remains backward compatible with older SATA 1.5 and 3 Gbps systems for broader hardware versatility. You can expect sequential read speeds of up to 520 MB/s and write speeds reaching 500 MB/s, which helps your system boot faster and applications load more smoothly. With random read and write performance of 44,000 and 74,000 IOPS respectively, it handles small file operations efficiently. The drive is built for longevity with an endurance rating of 140 TBW, all housed in a lightweight frame weighing just 6.8 g and measuring 80 x 22 x 2.25 mm.