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NVMe is just an interface specification. An SSD is an SSD regardless of the interface used.

Yeah, but I clearly remember there are 2 types of NVMe drives, the old sata based one, and the "new" one.

Ah, I think I see where you're confused. You're probably conflating the M.2 form factor with NVMe[0], which is sorta incorrect. NVMe drives can come in a variety of physical interfaces, of which, M.2 is one, but M.2 drives can be either SATA or NVMe. (or USB?)[1]

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NVM_Express

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.2

That's the thing! Then I, indeed, did "conflate" NVMe with M.2!

Thx!

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