SATA 3 vs vs NVMe

m2 sata vs nvme slot   Dan m2 pcie slot

Two types of M2 SSD

is a new form of connectivity that allows a SSD to connect directly to the PCI-E bus rather than going through a SATA controller By M key: These slots have five pins and support SATA, PCIe, and NVMe protocols They are typically used for high-speed SSDs and other

slot grommet If the slot only supports NVMe, a SATA drive won't work You can get enclosures that basically turn an SATA drive into a SATA drive  Oftentimes, slots will support both SATA and NVMe SSDs Make sure to check what SSD technology your motherboard can support