Official Raspberry Pi SSD Kit 256GB IOPS3 40k
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The Official Raspberry Pi SSD Kit 256GB IOPS3 40k is perfect if you want to make your Raspberry Pi 5 faster and more powerful. This kit has a 256GB SSD (a super-fast storage drive) and the Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ to help it fit and work smoothly with your Pi.
With this SSD, everything speeds up! You’ll see faster start-up times, quicker access to files, and an overall boost in how well your Pi handles tasks. It’s pre-assembled, so you just plug it in, and you’re good to go. Whether you’re doing projects with data, AI, or just need more storage, this kit can handle it all easily. If you want to take your Raspberry Pi to the next level, this is exactly what you need!
| Metric | MicroSD Card Boot | SSD Boot (via USB/USB-3 or M.2 adapter) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical boot to desktop time | ≈ 44 s on a Pi 4 using microSD. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} | ≈ 38 s on same system with SSD. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} |
| Random 4 k write performance | Low — microSD cards show very poor 4 k random write speeds (≈0.66 MB/s). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} | Much higher — SSDs show 4× or more improvement in random 4 k writes. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} |
| Sequential read/write performance | Modest – microSD limited. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} | Multiple times faster – SSDs beat microSD in sequential tasks by 2-13×. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} |
| Noticeable impact for boot only? | Yes — but improvement is moderate. Some users report only a few seconds difference. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} | Yes — faster boot and snappier system, though other factors also matter. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} |
| Best suited for | Basic use, lightweight tasks, minimal cost. | Use cases needing higher I/O performance, longevity or desktop-like responsiveness. |
Preparation
Insert the SSD into the kit adapter (if required) and connect it to a USB 3.0 port on the Pi (blue port on Pi 4) or a USB port on other Pi models.
Boot the Pi from a microSD temporarily, open a terminal and run:
sudo apt update
sudo apt full-upgrade -y
sudo rpi-eeprom-update -a
sudo rebootAfter reboot the bootloader will use the updated EEPROM.
On another computer or on the Pi, use Raspberry Pi Imager or balenaEtcher:
Safely eject the SSD. Remove the microSD (if used to boot earlier), connect only the SSD, and power on the Pi. It should boot from the SSD. If it still boots from SD, power down and remove the SD card, then power on again or check bootloader settings.
lsblk — list block devicesfindmnt / — confirm root filesystem mountdmesg | grep -i usb — check USB/drive detectionPower & performance tips: Use a high-quality power supply, prefer the Pi 4 USB 3.0 port for best throughput, and consider a powered USB hub if the SSD draws too much current.
1 x Official Raspberry Pi SSD Kit 256GB IOPS3 40k
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | 256GB NVMe SSD |
| Compatibility | Raspberry Pi 5 |
| Random Read IOPS (4KB) | 40K |
| Random Write IOPS (4KB) | 70K |
| HAT+ Specification | Conforms to the Raspberry Pi HAT+ standard |
| Pre-assembled | NVMe SSD pre-fitted on the Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ |
| Stacking Header | 16mm stacking header included |
| Mounting Hardware | Includes spacers and screws for easy attachment with Raspberry Pi 5 and Active Cooler |
Raspberry Pi Original boards comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty from the date of purchase, covering manufacturing defects only.
The product shows signs of physical damage, mishandling, exposure to water/moisture, fire, natural calamities, unauthorized repairs, improper storage near heat or direct sunlight, or alteration in any way.
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