“Why is this designed "for desktops only?" What is the difference between a "desktop only," and "laptop or desktop" M.2 SSD when they have the same connection?”
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The built in heatsink is the only difference between the desktop and laptop version. Most laptops will not have the space to accommodate the thickness of the heatsink of the desktop version. However, some laptops have added passive heat dissipation where the NVMe drive would be installed while on a desktop it may be sitting between the CPU and video card where heat is already an issue.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This is designed for desktops only because of the physical size of the drive. Due to the preinstalled heatsink its physically much larger than a regular M.2 ssd and would not fit into any laptop type application. While the M.2 slot interface is shared between a laptop and desktop the physical space in which the drive may take up is completely different for obvious reasons. If your looking for an M.2 SSD for a laptop only use a non heat sink style, if your looking for an M.2 SSD for a desktop any should fit.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The desktop only version comes with a hefty heatsink making it too large for a laptop; the desktop and laptop version does not.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I believe the heatsink makes it too thick to fit inside a laptop
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi Zippy, We have a range of SSDs for laptops as well. You may refer to the link given below to explore more SSDs for laptop per your requirement. https://shop.westerndigital.com/ and https://support-en.wd.com/app/products/product-detail/p/275 Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
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