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Inland Performance Plus PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD
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Inland Performance Plus

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Manufacturer: Inland Last updated: September 11, 2026

Inland Performance Plus (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,000 MB/s Read/6,500 MB/s Write/Micro Center Budget-Flagship Exclusive) Review

The Inland Performance Plus is Micro Center's in-house budget-flagship NVMe drive, available exclusively through Micro Center stores and their website, delivering flagship-adjacent PCIe 4.0 speed at a price that consistently undercuts name-brand competitors.

At up to 7,000 MB/s read and 6,500 MB/s write, this drive posts numbers competitive with established flagship drives, an especially strong value proposition given its typically lower retail price at Micro Center. Against the Inland Gaming Performance Plus, covered elsewhere on this site, that drive adds a pre-installed heatsink and PS5 compatibility branding at a similar performance tier. Against the Lexar Professional NM790, also covered elsewhere on this site, both target value-conscious buyers wanting flagship-adjacent PCIe 4.0 speed.

Performance and Speed

At up to 7,000 MB/s read and 6,500 MB/s write, this drive posts numbers competitive with established flagship drives, an especially strong value proposition given its typically lower retail price at Micro Center.

Comparison to Sibling Products

Against the Inland Gaming Performance Plus, covered elsewhere on this site, that drive adds a pre-installed heatsink and PS5 compatibility branding at a similar performance tier. Against the Lexar Professional NM790, also covered elsewhere on this site, both target value-conscious buyers wanting flagship-adjacent PCIe 4.0 speed.

Specifications

Identity

BrandInland
Model NumberPerformance Plus
SeriesPerformance Plus

Interface and form

Drive TypeInternal
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4
Form FactorM.2 2280

Sequential performance

Sequential Read7000 MB/s
Sequential Write6500 MB/s

Controller and cache

DRAM CacheDRAM

NAND

NAND TypeTLC with DRAM Cache

Power and thermals

HeatsinkNot Included
HeatsinkNot Included

Physical and commercial

Warranty5 Years
Capacity Options1TB, 2TB, 4TB

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

  • Micro Center shoppers who want flagship-adjacent PCIe 4.0 speed at an in-house-brand price. This drive is a strong value pick specifically for buyers with Micro Center access.

Not for

  • Not for buyers without a nearby Micro Center or easy access to their online store. A more widely available brand covered elsewhere on this site may be simpler to source.

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Inland Performance Plus (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,000 MB/s Read/6,500 MB/s Write/Micro Center Budget-Flagship Exclusive)?

The Inland Performance Plus (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,000 MB/s Read/6,500 MB/s Write/Micro Center Budget-Flagship Exclusive) is a component from Inland. Key specs: Interface PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe, Sequential Read 7000, Sequential Write 6500, NAND Type TLC with DRAM Cache, Capacity Options 1TB, 2TB, 4TB.

Who is the Inland Performance Plus (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,000 MB/s Read/6,500 MB/s Write/Micro Center Budget-Flagship Exclusive) best suited to?

It suits micro center shoppers who want flagship-adjacent pcie 4.0 speed at an in-house-brand price. this drive is a strong value pick specifically for buyers with micro center access..

What are the drawbacks of the Inland Performance Plus (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,000 MB/s Read/6,500 MB/s Write/Micro Center Budget-Flagship Exclusive)?

It is a poor fit for not for buyers without a nearby micro center or easy access to their online store. a more widely available brand covered elsewhere on this site may be simpler to source..

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