GLOTRENDS M.2 Heatsink Kits with Thermal Pad for 2280 M.2 SSD, Fit for Desktop PC Installation, 22x70x10mm Aluminum Body

I have used five of these heat sinks on multiple NVMe drives now, most recently a couple of Gen 4 drives - the Samsung 980 Pro and the WD SN850 - which runs hot, but all of them have been kept cool, and I’ve never seen any of them rise to above the low 50s, even under load. In terms of basic heat sink fundamentals they seem to tick the boxes as far as I can tell. They make good contact through the supplied thermal pad, their traditional finned design provides a large surface area, and their material seems to be thermally conductive enough to do it’s job well. Like any heat sink, in order to work effectively there must be airflow across it to carry the heat away. This shouldn’t be an issue in a modern well ventilated case, and anyone concerned about the performance of their drives and the effectiveness of their thermals should already have a good handle on this. Price wise, these are incredibly cheap for what they are. They’re well made, look nice, work well, and come with all the accessories you need for a successful installation. The cleaning wipes are a nice touch, as is the choice of two mounting options. I haven’t yet used the metal clips as I prefer to use the silicone bands to hold the heat sink onto the drive. Overall I couldn’t ask for more of a heat sink. I know there are more elaborate “beautiful” designs, and some that wrap around the rear, which may be necessary in some circumstances but I haven’t personally required that as of yet. My main concern is the temperature of the controller and these manage that perfectly.

I was getting a lot of SSD SATA M2 temperature warning (>70 degrees) on my QNAP TS-322x NAS for the 3 M2s installed. (2 used as R/W cache). The heatsinks which came with the NAS were tiny and seemed to make no difference to the heat of the M2s when attached. so I opted to try out a couple of variants of the glotrends M.2 Heatsink to see if it would make any difference to the temperatures generated by the M2s. I got 2 high profile and one low profile heatsink as I had enough clearance space in the NAS to attach these. The cache M2 are both the same brand and model (Crucial CT250MX500SSD4 250gb). I put one high profile and one low profile on these cache m2s and ran some copy tests (30gb copied to multiple folders) which would give a good benchmark as the hardware was the exact same. I put another high profile on the remaining SSD m2 which was used for normal data storage. Once installed, I got a 15 degree drop in temperature when coping over large amounts of data on m2 -1 & m2-3 SSDs but no real difference on m2 -2. It looks like the high profile heatsink makes a massive difference as I’ve not received any temperature alerts on the NAS since these have been installed, but will need to swap out the installed low profile heatsink as I can’t see any noticeable drop in temperature as once it gets over 70. Overall a good product if you have the space for a high profile heatsink.

I've been using these GLOTRENDS M.2 heatsinks in my server to cool down my M.2 SSDs, and I'd say they're a solid choice. Firstly, they're really cheap - like, ridiculously cheap. But for what you pay, they get the job done. The temps on my M.2s have dropped by around 5-7 degrees Celsius, which might not seem like a lot, but it's definitely noticeable when you're running resource-intensive applications. The heatsinks themselves are pretty standard fare - they're made of some kind of metal alloy that seems to be decent at dissipating heat. The installation process is easy enough, and the band provided fit snugly onto my M.2s without any issues. My only criticism would be that the temps don't drop by a significant margin - I mean, these heatsinks aren't going to turn your system into a liquid nitrogen-cooled behemoth or anything like that. But for the price, you're getting a decent performance bump and some peace of mind knowing that your M.2s are running at a slightly cooler temperature. Overall, I'd say GLOTRENDS M.2 heatsinks are a good choice if you're looking to upgrade your cooling system without breaking the bank. Just don't expect any earth-shattering results - they'll do their job, but it's not like magic or anything.

Great, does the job.

Can't really comment on the heatsinks. I purchased for a Lenovo Ideacentre AIO 3 with a new P5 Crucial m.2 drive. Main system board cover won't fit so had to remove the heatsink. The M.2 drive hasn't gone above 53 degrees without it. So good so far. Not the fault of the Heatsink design of the computer issue.

Windows 10 Home, programs and, email are on separate partitions of a Samsung 970 EVO Plus. Temperature has not really been a problem despite being in a warm upstairs room in my everyday aircooled system at 25% overclock. However, I will be running a clean install later this year and that needs my boot and program partitions on a Samsung 970 EVO Plus to run as smoothly as possible, so time to consider cooling. I have the 970 EVO Plus installed on an ASUS MAXIMUS VIII Ranger, that isn't in the best airflow position despite three 120mm case fans. The Fractal case would allow a 120mm side mounted fan to cool it, but I have that blocked off as I like really quiet kit. The 10mm high heatsink seemed a good cheap solution. I fixed the heatsink with the silicone bands as the metal clips had the possibility of being too close to the motherboard components, I left the Samsung sticker on the memory in case I have a future warranty claim. On completion I tested the heatsink in a room that was around 25 deg C, and left the case fans on the usual silent mode. I ran the Samsung Magician Performance Benchmark on the 970 EVO PLus and, at completion it was 54 deg C. I'm happy with that. Update October 2020. I've also fitted one of these to a Sabrent external 1Tb SSD, that runs hot when storing Acronis system images and, it works very well.

It works! The temperature of the drive has reduced so hopefully it will extend the life of the drive. At this price you cannot go wrong. I have a slight concern over the fittings. It’s very likely that the silicon bands will deteriorate over time in a hot environment. The metal clips are better but it’s difficult to avoid the printed circuit on the back of the drive. I have used the clips and there have been no problems so far. Easily fitted in a few minutes on my WD 550 M.2 drive

cheap does the job and easy installation, however delivery was slow and held up my build time (minus 1 star)

My NVMe was running around 57 degrees Celcius regularly, and it was a bit concerning to see my normal HDDs running far cooler at <47 degrees Celcius max. I chose this heat sink because it had a large surface area and cooling fins, which is unlike most of the other flat sinks I see for sale. The price is fantastic and it's lowered my NVMe temperature by about 10 degrees. so happy I went to the effort of installing this!

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Attached the heatsink to my Roku Stick after it started overheating with out new Samsung TV. It never overheated with our other TV, but the new Samsung OLED seems to drive the Roku hotter. Since updating the TVs software and the Roku's software didn't fix the issue; I had to resort to plan-B. Adding this heatsink was relatively easy, even though the Roku is not flat. Enough of the heatsink made contact to bring temps down from 116C to 101C. Not as low as I'd hoped for, but the annoying message about my Roku overheating is gone. I'll probably buy another one to attach to the other side of the Roku to see if it can bring it down further.

Les instructions de l'installation sont très claires et très propre. C'est un jeu d'enfant pour monter ça. 👍

The M.2 Heatsink with Thermal Pad has proven to be a simple yet effective addition to my system's cooling arsenal. The compact design of this heatsink, coupled with the inclusion of a thermal pad, provides an efficient solution for keeping my M.2 SSD cool during demanding tasks. Installation was straightforward, and the compact size of the heatsink allowed for easy integration into my system without obstructing nearby components. The thermal pad ensures optimal heat dissipation, preventing thermal throttling and maintaining consistent performance from my M.2 SSD. The heatsink's aluminum construction not only adds a layer of durability but also contributes to the overall aesthetics of my build. The subtle enhancement in cooling efficiency has been noticeable, especially during extended usage or heavy workloads. In summary, the M.2 Heatsink with Thermal Pad offers a practical and affordable cooling solution for M.2 SSDs. Its compact design, ease of installation, and effective thermal management make it a valuable addition for anyone looking to optimize their system's performance and longevity. Highly recommended for those seeking a reliable and hassle-free M.2 cooling solution.