Lenovo Toshiba BG3 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe NVMe SSD (01FR523)

The Lenovo Toshiba BG3 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe NVMe SSD stands out with its compact 2242 form factor, making it an ideal upgrade for ultra-thin laptops and small form factor desktops that require a shorter drive than the common 2280. It delivers solid performance with sequential read speeds up to 1500 MB/s and write speeds up to 800 MB/s, backed by BiCS FLASH 3D TLC NAND and a DRAM-less design for efficient power consumption.

Highlights

• 512GB storage capacity
• M.2 2242 form factor
• PCIe Gen3 x2 interface, NVMe 1.2.1
• Sequential read up to 1500 MB/s, write up to 800 MB/s
• TCG Opal 2.0 self-encrypting drive

In daily use

This SSD accelerates boot times, application launches, and file transfers compared to traditional hard drives. Its low power consumption (active ~3.5W, idle ~50mW) helps extend battery life in mobile devices. The drive is designed to withstand shocks up to 1500G and vibrations up to 20G, ensuring data integrity in demanding environments.

Full specifications

• Storage capacity: 512 GB
• Form factor: M.2 2242
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x2
• NVMe version: 1.2.1
• NAND flash: BiCS FLASH 3D TLC
• Sequential read speed: up to 1500 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 800 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4KB, QD32): up to 90,000
• Random write IOPS (4KB, QD32): up to 90,000
• Endurance: 200 TBW
• Controller: Kioxia (Toshiba) proprietary
• DRAM cache: DRAM-less
• Power consumption (active): approx. 3.5 W
• Power consumption (idle): approx. 50 mW
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Shock resistance: 1500 G (0.5 ms half sine)
• Vibration resistance: 20 G (10-2000 Hz)
• Data encryption: TCG Opal 2.0
• Lenovo FRU part number: 01FR523

Final note

With its balance of performance, endurance, and security, the Lenovo Toshiba BG3 is a reliable choice for upgrading compatible systems.