PNY CS900 SATA Internal SSD 250GB
- 250 GB solid state drive, 2.5 inch
- SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface
- 535 MB/s read, **500 MB/s** write
- Hardware encryption, no moving parts
- PC and Mac platforms
- 3 year warranty
Last refreshed Sep 9, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A mainstream SATA drive that swaps in for a laptop or desktop hard disk, with a read and write rate suited to boot and application loading. The capacity is modest, so it suits a system drive more than a media library.
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ASIN: B07XZLW68FModel: SSD7CS900-250-RBCategory: Internal Solid State Drives
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Overview
A bank of NAND flash with no moving parts replaces the spinning platter in a hard disk bay. The drive uses a standard SATA connection and a laptop-size case, with hardware encryption listed as a feature.
Faster startup and quicker application launches are the clear gain over a hard disk, and the drive fits where the old one sat. The limitation is that it is a SATA part, so it will not match the speed of NVMe cards, and the capacity is small.
Who it's for
A system that still starts from a spinning disk is the obvious candidate. Owners building a new gaming machine with NVMe slots can choose a faster interface.
Pros and cons
- No moving parts, durable
- Hardware encryption listed
- SATA III compatibility
- Three year warranty
- SATA speed ceiling
- Drive height not clear in listing
- No mounting kit listed
Performance notes
Flash memory has no seek delay, so boot and load times drop sharply compared with a spinning disk. The SATA link caps the top rate, and the stated figures are best-case sequential speeds. Sustained writes slow once the drive fills, so leaving free space helps.
Specifications
| Brand | PNY |
|---|---|
| Model | SSD7CS900-250-RB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 45 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 250 GB |
| Media Speed | 500 MB/s |
| Read Speed | 535 MB/s |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 year |
| Other details | |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Additional Features | Hardware encryption |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the PNY CS900 250GB fit a 2.5 inch laptop bay?
The listing gives a 2.5 inch form factor. It does not give a clear drive height, so check the bay.
Is the PNY CS900 a SATA or NVMe drive?
SATA. The listing gives SATA III (6 Gb/s) and no NVMe interface.
Does the PNY CS900 have encryption?
Hardware encryption is listed among its features.
Does the PNY CS900 work with a Mac?
The listing gives the hardware platform as Mac and PC.