PNY Unveils High-Performance CS2342 M.2 2230 SSD with Blazing-Fast 7,300/6,000 MB/s Read/Write Speeds for Gaming Devices, Desktops, and Laptops

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Mar 18, 2025, 09:00 ET

PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PNY^® announced the addition of the CS2342 M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD to its lineup of solid-state drives. Boasting some of the fastest 2230 read and write speeds of up to 7,300/6,000 MB/s, and availability in 1TB and 2TB capacities, the CS2342 is an upgrade for gamers, creators, and enthusiasts.^{1, 2} The new CS2342 is expected to hit retailers in late March.

Huge Capabilities in a Compact Size
PNY's CS2342 combines the compact M.2 2230 form factor with the NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, delivering exceptional data transfer speeds for handheld gaming devices, desktops, and laptops. The CS2342 delivers lightning-fast read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,000 MB/s, with capacities of up to 2TB, making it the perfect upgrade for any M.2 2230 compatible device.^{1, 2} Whether you are storing more games, transferring files faster, or boosting your PC's storage capacity to hold more files and content creations - the CS2342 will take your device to its maximum potential.

Game-changing Power
The CS2342's powerful performance takes your gaming and content creation to a whole new level. With up to 2TB of storage and blazing-fast speeds, it's not just about holding more games—it's about downloading and transferring them faster than ever before.¹ With the CS2342's unrivaled speeds of 7,300/6,000 MB/s, you will achieve peak optimization and unmatched gameplay for your portable gaming devices like the Valve Steam Deck™, ASUS ROG Ally™, and the MSI Claw™.² Stay ahead of the competition with PNY's CS2342.

Product Features

VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY: Designed for seamless integration with desktops, laptops, and handheld gaming devices like the Valve Steam Deck™, ASUS ROG Ally™, and the MSI Claw™
HIGH PERFORMANCE: The NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 interface delivers exceptional performance of up to 7,300MB/s seq. read, and 6,000 MB/s seq. write speeds²
DATA PROTECTION: Supports TCG Pyrite™, the security software designed for personal client computing – enter passwords via BIOS, UEFI or compatible third-party software
INCREASED STORAGE: Increase the storage on your M.2 2230 compatible devices by up to 1TB/2TB to expand your game library, hold more files, or increase your total capacity
SUPPORT/WARRANTY: Backed by a 5-Year Limited Warranty or TBW with support from our US based technical support team³

Product Specifications:

PNY CS2342 M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Solid State Drive

Interface: PCIe Gen4 Interface (NVMe Gen4 x4)
Speed: up to 7,300 MB/s Read and up to 6,000 MB/s Write (varies by capacity)²
Capacities: 2TB/1TB¹
Form Factor: M.2 2230
Warranty: 5-Year limited warranty or TBW³

Product Availability
PNY CS2342 M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSDs will be available late March of 2025 at the below SRP's; Contact a PNY account manager for details or purchase through www.pny.com or www.amazon.com.

2TB: $134.99
1TB: $69.99

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About PNY Technologies
Create, store, and game with PNY. Established in 1985, PNY Technologies®, Inc. celebrates 40 years as a trusted global technology leader, and a manufacturer and supplier of NVIDIA® GeForce® Consumer and Professional GPU solutions, Flash Memory Cards, USB Flash Drives, Solid State Drives, and Computer Memory Upgrade Modules. Designed for casual and professional gamers, creators, tech enthusiasts, and hobbyists; the company's broad portfolio of reliable, cutting-edge technology products enhances digital experiences at work, home, and on the go.

Headquartered in the USA, PNY maintains facilities in North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.

For Flash Media Devices, 1 megabyte = 1 million bytes; 1 gigabyte = 1 billion bytes. Actual useable capacity may be less than total listed (some capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage).
Noted speeds may vary depending on the host devices, user's settings, configurations, OS, and applications.
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