--- product_id: 161376870 title: "Mushkin Pilot-E – 500GB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE500GB-D8)" brand: "mushkin" price: "£71.15" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/161376870-mushkin-pilot-e-500gb-pcie-nvme-opal-data-encryption-m store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 3,500 MB/s Read 500GB Storage Opal Encryption Mushkin Pilot-E – 500GB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE500GB-D8) **Brand:** mushkin **Price:** £71.15 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate Your Storage Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mushkin Pilot-E – 500GB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE500GB-D8) by mushkin - **How much does it cost?** £71.15 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/161376870-mushkin-pilot-e-500gb-pcie-nvme-opal-data-encryption-m) ## Best For - mushkin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mushkin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Reliable Warranty:** Backed by a 3-Year Limited Warranty, ensuring your investment is protected. - • **Next-Gen Performance:** Harness the power of PCIe Gen3 x4 technology for superior performance and efficiency. - • **Robust Data Security:** Equipped with TCG Opal and AES encryption, your data is safeguarded against unauthorized access. - • **Self-Encrypting Drive (SED):** Enjoy peace of mind with automatic encryption, ensuring your sensitive information is always protected. - • **Unleash Lightning-Fast Speeds:** Experience blazing read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s, perfect for multitasking and heavy workloads. ## Overview The Mushkin Pilot-E 500GB PCIe NVMe SSD combines high-speed performance with advanced data security features, making it an ideal choice for professionals seeking reliability and efficiency in their storage solutions. ## Description Full description not available ## Features - 500GB M.2 (2280) PCIe Gen.3 x4 NVM Express 1.3 SSD - TCG Opal, AES, and eDrive Encryption Support. Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) - Max Read: 3,500 MB/s ; Max Write: 2,300 MB/s - Silicon Motion Controller: SMI SM2262EN - 3-Year Limited Warranty ## Images ![Mushkin Pilot-E – 500GB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE500GB-D8) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31+N7eHIEqL.jpg) ![Mushkin Pilot-E – 500GB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE500GB-D8) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m3vocKKeL.jpg) ![Mushkin Pilot-E – 500GB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE500GB-D8) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xlvHaUBSL.jpg) ![Mushkin Pilot-E – 500GB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE500GB-D8) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31X0S861LvL.jpg) ![Mushkin Pilot-E – 500GB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE500GB-D8) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314iK55tRZL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Capacity** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super fast ssd for external drive! I will def purchase this again with the recommended case. *by P***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 21, 2022* Installation is really easy . No screws . Just slide in and move the lever to lock the drive and format. It’s that simple. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1 day in, only 1 issue... *by J***. on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 17, 2021* So far the drive is working one day in. ease of install would be five star but it doesn't come with the screw. of course I have a ton laying around. Just a heads up for those who don't.Didn't do any speed tests. Didn't buy it for the speed, bought it for the saved space in a laptop. SATA6 vs. NVME speed difference isn't noticeable at all unless you are doing large IO (more than gaming or day to day use) .. but the smaller foot print is worth the few extra bucks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast drive. Mushkin gives pretty good tech support. *by B***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 25, 2019* The Good: I had no problems installing it, It turned on, performance is within the range of an NVME drive.The Bad: Crystaldiskmark is reporting 2450 MB/S read and 2650 MB/S writes. The websites reviewing this product were reporting 3300 MB/S read, 2600 MB/s write. That's a fairly big difference. I'm hoping Mushkin has an updated firmware or something.The Ugly: To make matters worse, this product isn't even listed on the manufacturer's website. I've opened up a support ticket with the manufacturer to see how they'll respond, maybe they'll have an updated firmware. I'll report what happens here.Other Words: In the meantime, if you want an SM2262EN-based NVME SSD, I would recommend the HP EX950 or the ADATA XPG SX8200 pro.Edit: I'm revising my review to 5-stars. Mushkin got back to me within a few hours of my creating a support case. The person who responded was knowledgeable and assisted me troubleshooting the drive's slowness. It turns out it was my laptop, a Dell XPS 15 9570 having strange issues with this drive (strange issues in general). When I re-tested the drive on my desktop Z270 chipset system, the scores were well within expectation. I was getting 3300+MB/S read and 2800+MB/S write. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/161376870-mushkin-pilot-e-500gb-pcie-nvme-opal-data-encryption-m](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/161376870-mushkin-pilot-e-500gb-pcie-nvme-opal-data-encryption-m) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*