Key Features Bi CS FLASH NVMe(TM) 1. 3c Technology M. 2 2280 Form Factor PCIe(R) Gen3 x4 Lane SSD Utility Management Software Upgrading from a hard drive or SATA SSD should be easy and affordable and that\'s where EXCERIA SSDs come in. KIOXIA EXCERIA SSD Series is built to boost your mobile or PC experience and deliver balanced performance and value that will transform your system. Leveraging Bi CS FLASH(TM) 3D flash memory, this new mainstream-class SSD series offers up to 1TB of capacity in a M. 2 2280 form factor suitable for both desktops and notebooks. Application Peformance Maximized KIOXIA EXCERIA SSD series redefine mainstream storage for everyday users that feel held back by SATA-based hardware. Say goodbye to hard drive lag and get a computing experience worthy of your applications. Small and Compact for an Easy Upgrade Featuring a slim and light M. 2 2280 form factor, the EXCERIA SSD series plugs directly into thin notebooks\' motherboard, reducing additional cable clutter for a sleeker and an easy system upgrade. NVMe(TM) Technology Why keep using an interface that was designed for hard drives? Utilizing the latest NVMe(TM) 1. 3c technology, EXCERIA SSDs reduce latency in your system\'s I/O path between your SSD and your CPU, resulting in smooth and responsive performance. Cutting-Edge 3D Flash Memory Each EXCERIA SSD is built with Bi CS FLASH(TM) and a vertically stacked cell structure, delivering a cutting edge storage experience. SSD Utility Management Software The SSD Utility management software was designed to help your KIOXIA drive thrive and lets you be in control of maintenance, monitoring, SSD tuning and more! We highly recommend you install and update to the latest version to maximize your drive\'s performance and check its Percentage Life Left using the health gauge.