--- product_id: 163023344 title: "Mushkin Pilot-E – 2TB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE2TB-D8)" brand: "mushkin" price: "£0.94" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/163023344-mushkin-pilot-e-2tb-pcie-nvme-opal-data-encryption-m store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 3500 MB/s blazing read speed 2TB ultra-high capacity Opal & AES self-encryption Mushkin Pilot-E – 2TB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE2TB-D8) **Brand:** mushkin **Price:** £0.94 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock speed and security with Mushkin Pilot-E – where power meets peace of mind. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mushkin Pilot-E – 2TB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE2TB-D8) by mushkin - **How much does it cost?** £0.94 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/163023344-mushkin-pilot-e-2tb-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 - • **Next-Gen Security:** Built-in TCG Opal, AES, and eDrive encryption keeps your data fortress impenetrable. - • **Massive 2TB Storage:** Store your entire digital universe without compromise. - • **Blazing Fast PCIe Gen3 x4:** Experience lightning-quick data transfers up to 3500 MB/s read and 3100 MB/s write. - • **Sleek M.2 2280 Form Factor:** Compact design fits seamlessly into your high-performance PC or Mac setup. - • **Trusted Silicon Motion Controller:** Powered by the reliable SMI SM2262EN for consistent, durable performance. ## Overview The Mushkin Pilot-E 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSD delivers ultra-fast read/write speeds up to 3500/3100 MB/s, combined with advanced TCG Opal and AES self-encryption for enterprise-grade data protection. Its compact 2280 form factor and Silicon Motion SM2262EN controller ensure reliable, high-performance storage ideal for professionals demanding speed, capacity, and security. ## Description Full description not available ## Features - 2TB 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: 3100 MB/s - Silicon Motion Controller: SMI SM2262EN - 3-Year Limited Warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Hard Drive | 2 TB Solid State Drive | | Brand | Mushkin | | Series | MKNSSDPE2TB-D8 | | Item model number | MKNSSDPE2TB-D8 | | Hardware Platform | PC / Mac / Linux | | Item Weight | 0.247 ounces | | Product Dimensions | 3.15 x 0.87 x 0.15 inches | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.15 x 0.87 x 0.15 inches | | Color | Black | | Flash Memory Size | 2 TB | | Hard Drive Interface | PCIE x 8 | | Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. | | Manufacturer | Mushkin | | Language | English, English, English, English, English | | ASIN | B07RF4DTR4 | | Date First Available | May 2, 2019 | ## Product Details - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 2000 GB - **Hard Disk Interface:** PCIE x 8 - **Connectivity Technology:** PCIe - **Brand:** Mushkin - **Special Feature:** Portable - **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Color:** Black - **Hard Disk Size:** 2 TB ## Images ![Mushkin Pilot-E – 2TB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE2TB-D8) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Jq43-pgZL.jpg) ![Mushkin Pilot-E – 2TB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE2TB-D8) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jPOpn9NhL.jpg) ![Mushkin Pilot-E – 2TB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE2TB-D8) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51h-hKsZvjL.jpg) ![Mushkin Pilot-E – 2TB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE2TB-D8) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HxUW8mYXL.jpg) ![Mushkin Pilot-E – 2TB PCIe NVMe – Opal Data Encryption – M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – Gen3 x4 – 3D TLC - (MKNSSDPE2TB-D8) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qVennea2L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Capacity** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast drive. Mushkin gives pretty good tech support. *by B***E 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast! *by A***A on August 21, 2019* I just used this to upgrade the SSD in a new Lenovo P53s. A note on why CDM only shows partial capacity: it was partitioned-- (Lenovo sales swore up and down the P53s model I bought had dual SSD drives. Of course when I opened it up expecting to pop the Pilot-E in an empty slot, there was only one which was almost full due to migrated stuff from my previous computer, and also had the OS on it..) I had to use macrium, recovery usb and an external HD to get the image on there. What a PITA. I was just trying to get this thing working because school starts for me in a few days. (Mind you, I was upgrading from a 6 year old tank of a T530 with an Ivy Bridge which did everything I needed it to do, albeit....... ...slowly.)Anyway, I digress... this SSD works as advertised (fast!) and is incredibly inexpensive. I've used Mushkin memory before many years ago with great results, which is why I didn't hesitate to buy this SSD. What a steal! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mushkin is among the very best brands *by D***D on November 6, 2023* Quality: it's mexican, not chinese. Even better than most taiwanese ones. Have purchased before and will buy again.Compatibility: very lovely to fill the 3,500MB/s of the pcie 3 m.2 connectivity on both z390 and x470 boards.Storage: this particular pilot-e model is highly recommended. Superb performance and huge space.Bravo Mushkin --- ## 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/163023344-mushkin-pilot-e-2tb-pcie-nvme-opal-data-encryption-m](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/163023344-mushkin-pilot-e-2tb-pcie-nvme-opal-data-encryption-m) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*