GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe - Review

GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe Adapter Review: Get the Best Performance from your M.2 SSDs

Are you looking for the best way to utilize two M.2 SSDs in your PC build? The GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe Adapter is here to help you achieve that. With this PCIe adapter, you can install one M.2 PCIe SSD and one M.2 SATA SSD to your motherboard X4/X8/X16 slot. The adapter comes with two sets of aluminum M.2 heatsinks and all necessary installation accessories. Read on to find out why the GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe Adapter is an excellent choice for your PC build.

Design and Build Quality

The GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe Adapter comes in a compact size with a premium black PCB design that looks great in any PC build. The adapter is made of high-quality PCB material with excellent soldering quality, and all the components are nicely placed and properly secured. The adapter's build quality is top-notch, and the two included heatsinks and other accessories are also well-made.

Installation Process

The installation process for the GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe Adapter is quite simple, and the manufacturer provides all necessary installation accessories. The adapter comes with a 12cm regular profile bracket and an 8cm low profile bracket, making it compatible with various PC cases. The adapter's SATA port needs to be connected to the motherboard SATA port via a SATA III cable to get M.2 SATA SSD to work correctly. Meanwhile, the M.2 PCIe SSD can operate at PCIe X4 full speed by mounting it to the M.2 PCIe slot.

Compatibility and Performance

The adapter supports PCIe 4.0/3.0 M.2 SSDs, and it has no capacity limitation when it comes to M.2 SSDs. The adapter's M.2 PCIe SSD can operate at PCIe X4 full speed, making it like being installed directly on the motherboard, and the speed is basically unaffected. However, for the adapter to reach PCIe 4.0 X4 (64Gbps) full speed, the CPU and motherboard PCIe slot and M.2 PCIe SSD should all be PCIe 4.0 feature. Notably, Intel 11th Gen and above CPUs support PCIe 4.0.

The GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe Adapter also supports OS booting from M.2 PCIe SSD. It requires a reinstall of your OS and setup of BIOS/UEFI booting from the M.2 PCIe SSD. However, some older motherboards cannot set up OS booting from M.2 PCIe SSD. Additionally, Windows 7 may not support OS booting from M.2 PCIe SSD, in which case the M.2 PCIe SSD can only be used as storage disk.

The GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe Adapter is also compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows 11/10/8, Linux, and Mac OS. Notably, Windows 7 does not have native NVMe driver, and it cannot support M.2 PCIe SSD.

Heat Dissipation

The GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe Adapter comes with two sets of aluminum M.2 heatsinks that have a cooling effect of around 5°C-20°C. The heatsinks are essential to maintain the M.2 PCIe SSD under good performance even during heavy workloads. The heatsinks are easy to install with the included thermal pad and metal clips.

Warranty and Customer Support

The GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe Adapter comes with an excellent warranty and customer support package. Customers get a full refund within 30 days for whatever reasons, and a whopping 18-month warranty covering all quality problems. The manufacturer offers a free replacement or full refund, so customers can buy with confidence.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Simple and easy installation process

• Solid build quality

• Two sets of aluminum heatsinks included

• Compatible with multiple operating systems

• Full refund within 30 days and 18-month warranty

Cons:

• Older motherboards may not be able to set up booting from M.2 PCIe SSD

• Windows 7 doesn't support NVMe driver

Conclusion

The GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe Adapter is an excellent choice for those looking to maximize their PC build's potential. The adapter is easy to install, comes with two sets of heatsinks, and has top-notch build quality. Furthermore, it is compatible with various operating systems, and customers get an excellent warranty and customer support package. We highly recommend the GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe Adapter to anyone looking to get the best performance from their M.2 SSDs.

GLOTRENDS Dual M.2 X4 PCIe

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