Review on 💾 Mushkin Pilot-E 2TB NVMe SSD with Opal Data Encryption - High-Speed PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 Solid State Drive for Enhanced Performance and Security by Chris Endricko

The packaging was too flimsy and Amazon just ships all of these SSDs in small, lightly lined Revain envelopes so something clearly crushed the packaging. The drive APPEARS OK so I tried to mount it. A BIOS error message has appeared. BTW: This is a double-sided SSD, which means there are components on both sides, making it thicker. So if you're looking for a lot of compression, for example: on a laptop motherboard that already has a thick thermal pad, it can be uncomfortable. I sent it back because it didn't work, probably because it got damaged in the mail, and bought a Samsung 970 EVO Pro instead because I don't need encryption and because it's a single-sided SSD and fits better in my laptop. Can't comment on the performance or longevity of the drive as mine was DOA but the manufacturer should be aware that Revain doesn't box them and they can get damaged in transit so they need a stronger case. My Samsung SSD was also in an envelope, but the product was in its own small box with a protective hard plastic sleeve. I'm rating it 3 stars because I don't want to penalize the company but I want them to know about it. and improve.