--- product_id: 603325838 title: "Geekworm X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5" brand: "geekworm" price: "R823" currency: ZAR in_stock: true category: "Geekworm" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/603325838-geekworm-x1001-m-2-key-m-nvme-ssd-shield-raspberry store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Up to 781MB/s read speed Supports M.2 Key-M NVMe SSD 2230-2280 Seamless integration with Raspberry Pi 5 & active cooler Geekworm X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 **Brand:** geekworm **Price:** R823 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock Raspberry Pi 5’s true speed potential with Geekworm’s NVMe SSD Shield! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Geekworm X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 by geekworm - **How much does it cost?** R823 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/603325838-geekworm-x1001-m-2-key-m-nvme-ssd-shield-raspberry) ## Best For - geekworm enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted geekworm brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Blazing NVMe Speeds:** Experience PCIe 3.0 read/write speeds up to 781/603MB/s for lightning-fast data access. - • **Future-Proof Your Pi Setup:** Includes spare PCIe FFC cable and supports official Geekworm cases and coolers to keep your build sleek and cool. - • **Universal M.2 Compatibility:** Fits M.2 Key-M NVMe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes—flexibility that scales with your storage needs. - • **Plug & Play Power Efficiency:** Powered directly via Pi 5’s 5V/5A supply with included PCIe ribbon cable—no extra adapters needed (Geekworm PD 27W recommended). - • **Optimized Raspberry Pi 5 Integration:** Designed exclusively for Raspberry Pi 5 models (4GB/8GB/16GB) with perfect active cooler compatibility for peak performance. ## Overview The Geekworm X1001 is a high-performance M.2 Key-M NVMe SSD expansion shield tailored for Raspberry Pi 5. Supporting multiple SSD sizes and PCIe 3.0 speeds up to 781MB/s read, it seamlessly integrates with official active coolers and power supplies, delivering a robust, plug-and-play storage upgrade for professional-grade Pi projects. ## Description Geekworm X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 ## Features - 【Compatibility】Designed for Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB/8GB/4GB, NOT included). and perfectly adapts to the official active cooler (sold separately). - 【M.2 Key-M NVMe SSD Supported】Support M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD 2230/2242/2260/2280 length installation. 【IMPORTANT】DON'T use NVMe SSD with Phison controller, please refer to: https://wiki.geekworm.com/X1001#Important_Notes - 【High-Speed Data Transfer】Delivers blazing-fast NVMe SSD speeds: Up to 781MB/s read, 603MB/s write in PCIe 3.0 mode Up to 415MB/s read, 379MB/s write in PCIe 2.0 mode - 【How to Power】Use 5Vdc +/-5%, 5A to power via Raspberry Pi 5, and Pi 5 will power X1001 via FFC PCIe ribbon. Recommend to use Geekworm PD 27W power adapter (ASIN: B0FGQ8Q1GL) - 【Package List】X1001 Expansion Board × 1,Accessories Pack × 1, PCIe FFC Cable × 2 (including one spare cable) - 【Matching case (not included)】 P579 (ASIN: B0CRB3DT5M)；; or P579 case with official active cooler (ASIN: B0CT4P893Q);Recommended H505 Active Cooler (ASIN: B0D44Y95GW) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CPLF6JYX | | Best Sellers Rank | #45,494 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #645 in Single-Board Computers | | Brand | Geekworm | | Built-In Media | 1 x X1001 Shield | | Compatible Devices | Raspberry Pi 5 | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,099) | | Hardware Interface | PCI Express x1 | | Item Highlight | Support M.2 2230/2242/2260/2280 SSD, PCIe 2.0 / 3.0 | | Item Weight | 22 Grams | | Manufacturer | Geekworm | | Mfr Part Number | TB-23-1206-EU | | Model Number | X1001 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Operating System | Raspberry Pi OS | | Style Name | Modern | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Geekworm - **Compatible devices:** Raspberry Pi 5 - **Hardware interface:** PCI Express x1 - **Item weight:** 22 Grams - **Style:** Modern ## Images ![Geekworm X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715Eh9R1IWL.jpg) ## Frequently Bought Together - Geekworm X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 - Geekworm Raspberry Pi 5 Case (P579) | Support PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD Shield Top X1001 / X1003 / X1000 / M400 / M300 & Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler - Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/603325838-geekworm-x1001-m-2-key-m-nvme-ssd-shield-raspberry](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/603325838-geekworm-x1001-m-2-key-m-nvme-ssd-shield-raspberry) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-27*