Lenovo WV4 M.2 2280 256GB OPAL2.0 PCIe NVMe SSD Samsung PM96 (02HM100)

Sequential read speeds up to 2800 MB/s make this drive a serious upgrade for compatible systems. The Lenovo WV4 M.2 2280 256GB OPAL2.0 PCIe NVMe SSD Samsung PM96 (02HM100) combines Samsung V-NAND and the Polaris controller for fast, reliable storage.

Overview

This M.2 2280 SSD uses a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.2 interface, delivering high throughput and low latency. With 256 GB capacity, it suits operating systems, demanding applications, and frequently accessed files. TCG Opal 2.0 self-encrypting drive (SED) technology provides hardware-based data security.

What stands out

• Sequential read: up to 2800 MB/s
• Sequential write: up to 1100 MB/s
• Random read: up to 250,000 IOPS
• Random write: up to 180,000 IOPS
• TCG Opal 2.0 encryption
• Endurance: 100 TBW

Technical details

• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.2
• NAND: Samsung 3rd-gen V-NAND (TLC)
• Controller: Samsung Polaris
• MTBF: 1.5 million hours
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Shock resistance: 1500G (0.5ms)
• Power consumption (active): approx. 5-6W
• Power consumption (idle): approx. 0.05W

Our verdict

A high-performance NVMe SSD with hardware encryption, ideal for business laptops and desktops that require both speed and data protection.