Arctic has released an M.2 SSD cooler, claiming it drastically improves SSD temperatures without taking up much space or creating noise. This unassuming block of metal managed to tame a hot-running SSD under heavy load.
Available in Black or Silver finishes, the M2 Pro SSD cooler measures 73mm x 24.2mm x 13.5mm and is specifically designed to fit 2280 format M.2 SSDs. This allows it to slide inside most motherboards, giving you an extra layer of cooling without hassle. Inside the box, you’ll find all the bits needed to get going, and the best part is that you don’t have to think about power since this one doesn’t carry a fan.
Rather than a complicated active solution, Arctic opted for the tried and tested block of metal acting as a passive heatsink, sucking heat from the sensitive components and spreading it on a larger area to improve thermal transfer. The cooler contacts both the top and bottom of an SSD using the brand’s TP-3 thermal pads, cooling both sides.
Arctic claims a massive 35°C drop in temperature on a Samsung 990 Pro 1TB SSD under a 200GB copy load, with idle temps sitting around 15°C lower. More importantly, the SSD remained below 55°C under load which allowed it to maintain its performance at all times. A bold and very impressive claim coming from such a basic-looking cooler that can also fit on Sony’s PlayStation 5 consoles.
The M2 Pro SSD cooler is now available on Arctic’s web store at $9.99 / €9.99 MSRP, but you can find it on Amazon starting from £4.29 / $5.49. Note, however, that pricing may climb back to MSRP levels as the brand is known for launching products at discounted prices for early adopters. For example, the Liquid Freezer III 420 ARGB hit stores at £84.69 even though its MSRP is £129.99.
