Since benchmarks move around I can't give a clear answer without exact models of the drives.
M.2 should win but can have me buy a new USB adapter for cloning at times.
I have both types of slots open on my Gigabyte MB
I'm going to purchase a 512 GB SSD but am confused as to which type we prefer .



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