--- product_id: 597505814 title: "X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5" brand: "geekworm" price: "AED 99" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Geekworm" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/597505814-x1001-m-2-key-m-nvme-ssd-shield-for-raspberry store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Up to 781MB/s read speed Supports PCIe 2.0 & 3.0 interfaces Fits M.2 2230/2242/2260/2280 SSDs X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 **Brand:** geekworm **Price:** AED 99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock Pi 5’s full speed potential with Geekworm’s NVMe Shield! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 by geekworm - **How much does it cost?** AED 99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/597505814-x1001-m-2-key-m-nvme-ssd-shield-for-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 lightning-fast data transfers up to 781MB/s read and 603MB/s write, unlocking the true power of your Raspberry Pi 5. - • **Power-Optimized Design:** Smart power delivery via Pi 5 with optional GPIO power boost for high-performance SSDs, preventing crashes during heavy disk loads. - • **Plug & Play Reliability:** Effortless installation with PCIe x1 interface and included PCIe FFC cables, delivering stable, high-speed storage without the hassle. - • **Versatile M.2 SSD Compatibility:** Supports a wide range of M.2 Key-M NVMe SSD sizes from 2230 to 2280, giving you flexible storage upgrade options. - • **Seamless Raspberry Pi 5 Integration:** Specifically engineered for Pi 5 models (4GB/8GB/16GB), ensuring perfect fit and compatibility with official active coolers. ## Overview The Geekworm X1001 NVMe SSD Shield is a precision-engineered expansion board for Raspberry Pi 5, supporting M.2 Key-M NVMe SSDs in multiple sizes (2230-2280). It delivers PCIe 2.0/3.0 speeds up to 781MB/s read and 603MB/s write, dramatically enhancing storage performance over SD cards or USB drives. Designed for seamless integration with Pi 5 and compatible active coolers, it includes PCIe FFC cables and offers power optimization options to ensure stable operation under heavy loads. Ideal for professionals seeking reliable, high-speed storage upgrades on their Raspberry Pi 5 setups. ## Description Product Description Why is my SSD not detected? Most NVMe SSDs work directly. Ensure it's M-key (not SATA). Only avoid Phison controllers (e.g. WD Blue SN550/SN580, Green SN350, Black SN850) unless firmware-updated. Check FFC seating and update the Pi 5 bootloader. Why is my SSD not detected? Most NVMe SSDs work directly. Ensure it's M-key (not SATA). Only avoid Phison controllers (e.g. WD Blue SN550/SN580, Green SN350, Black SN850) unless firmware-updated. Check FFC seating and update the Pi 5 bootloader. What is the power limit for connected SSDs? The FFC ribbon provides 5W (5V/1A) max. Some high-performance drives need more. For full stability, simply add a 2-pin cable from the XH2.54 port to the Pi's GPIO (cable not included). What is the power limit for connected SSDs? The FFC ribbon provides 5W (5V/1A) max. Some high-performance drives need more. For full stability, simply add a 2-pin cable from the XH2.54 port to the Pi's GPIO (cable not included). Which SSDs have known compatibility issues? Only Phison-based SSDs (e.g. WD Blue SN550/SN580, Green SN350, Black SN850) have known issues; the latest firmware often resolves this. Most other drives work perfectly. Check our wiki for updates. Which SSDs have known compatibility issues? Only Phison-based SSDs (e.g. WD Blue SN550/SN580, Green SN350, Black SN850) have known issues; the latest firmware often resolves this. Most other drives work perfectly. Check our wiki for updates. Is PCIe Gen 3.0 speed guaranteed? No, it's certified for PCIe 2.0, which is sufficient for most projects. You may force Gen 3.0 in the config file, but this is optional and may cause instability with some drives. Is PCIe Gen 3.0 speed guaranteed? No, it's certified for PCIe 2.0, which is sufficient for most projects. You may force Gen 3.0 in the config file, but this is optional and may cause instability with some drives. My Pi keeps crashing under heavy disk load. Why? Your SSD likely exceeds the 5W FFC limit during peak loads. The fix is simple: add a 2-pin cable from the XH2.54 port to the Pi's GPIO for stable, direct 5V power. My Pi keeps crashing under heavy disk load. Why? Your SSD likely exceeds the 5W FFC limit during peak loads. The fix is simple: add a 2-pin cable from the XH2.54 port to the Pi's GPIO for stable, direct 5V power. Geekworm PCIe to NVMe PIP Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 X1001 X1004 X1002 X1003 X1005 X1012 X1011 Review: NVMe storage made easy on the Pi 5 - Picked this up to go with the Geekworm case for a Raspberry Pi 5 home assistant build, and it does exactly what it’s meant to. Fits cleanly, no alignment issues, and once installed it just worked – the Pi recognised the NVMe drive without any drama. Performance is solid, much faster and smoother than running everything off an SD card, and it feels like it really unlocks what the Pi 5 can do. Combined with the case and active cooler, it makes for a tidy, reliable little setup. If you want proper storage on a Pi 5, this board is a no-brainer. Review: Works good, but try your best to confirm compatibility before purchase - Quite a neat little addition to the Pi and boasts potential 2-3x speed increase compared to a USB caddy for an NVMe. Only downside is it didn't work with the SSD I was using initially and it wasn't obvious what the issue was. After some Googling, I found a comment from a user referencing material (I couldn't find) that said the particular Phison (?) NVMe controller could sometimes not function correctly with the hat. After changing out to a new SSD, it just started working perfectly at 8GB/s. ## 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 | 13,204 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 164 in Single-Board Computers & Accessories | | Box Contents | 1 x X1001 Shield | | Brand | Geekworm | | Brand Name | Geekworm | | Compatible Devices | Raspberry Pi 5 | | Compatible devices | Raspberry Pi 5 | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,071 Reviews | | Hardware Interface | PCI Express x1 | | Hardware interface | PCI Express x1 | | Item Weight | 22 Grams | | Item weight | 22 Grams | | Manufacturer | Geekworm | | Manufacturer Part Number | TB-23-1206-EU | | Model Number | X1001 | | Number of items | 1 | | Operating System | Raspberry Pi OS | | Product Warranty | Support return for repair within 1 month | | Style | Modern | | Style Name | Modern | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Geekworm - **Compatible devices:** Raspberry Pi 5 - **Hardware interface:** PCI Express x1 - **Item weight:** 22 Grams - **Style:** Modern ## Images ![X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715Eh9R1IWL.jpg) ![X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iSO-UaQGL.jpg) ![X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Q+DrrXO8L.jpg) ![X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O5VS995pL.jpg) ![X1001 M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mOdqs8JcL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why is my SSD not detected?** A: Most NVMe SSDs work directly. Ensure it's M-key (not SATA). Only avoid Phison controllers (e.g. WD Blue SN550/SN580, Green SN350, Black SN850) unless firmware-updated. Check FFC seating and update the Pi 5 bootloader. **Q: What is the power limit for connected SSDs?** A: The FFC ribbon provides 5W (5V/1A) max. Some high-performance drives need more. For full stability, simply add a 2-pin cable from the XH2.54 port to the Pi's GPIO (cable not included). **Q: Which SSDs have known compatibility issues?** A: Only Phison-based SSDs (e.g. WD Blue SN550/SN580, Green SN350, Black SN850) have known issues; the latest firmware often resolves this. Most other drives work perfectly. Check our wiki for updates. **Q: Is PCIe Gen 3.0 speed guaranteed?** A: No, it's certified for PCIe 2.0, which is sufficient for most projects. You may force Gen 3.0 in the config file, but this is optional and may cause instability with some drives. **Q: My Pi keeps crashing under heavy disk load. Why?** A: Your SSD likely exceeds the 5W FFC limit during peak loads. The fix is simple: add a 2-pin cable from the XH2.54 port to the Pi's GPIO for stable, direct 5V power. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NVMe storage made easy on the Pi 5 *by W***S on 29 August 2025* Picked this up to go with the Geekworm case for a Raspberry Pi 5 home assistant build, and it does exactly what it’s meant to. Fits cleanly, no alignment issues, and once installed it just worked – the Pi recognised the NVMe drive without any drama. Performance is solid, much faster and smoother than running everything off an SD card, and it feels like it really unlocks what the Pi 5 can do. Combined with the case and active cooler, it makes for a tidy, reliable little setup. If you want proper storage on a Pi 5, this board is a no-brainer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works good, but try your best to confirm compatibility before purchase *by C***S on 15 March 2026* Quite a neat little addition to the Pi and boasts potential 2-3x speed increase compared to a USB caddy for an NVMe. Only downside is it didn't work with the SSD I was using initially and it wasn't obvious what the issue was. After some Googling, I found a comment from a user referencing material (I couldn't find) that said the particular Phison (?) NVMe controller could sometimes not function correctly with the hat. After changing out to a new SSD, it just started working perfectly at 8GB/s. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ M.2 NVMe ssd Shield *by D***R on 11 July 2026* GREAT SERVICE AND GREAT PRODUCT ## 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.ae/products/597505814-x1001-m-2-key-m-nvme-ssd-shield-for-raspberry](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/597505814-x1001-m-2-key-m-nvme-ssd-shield-for-raspberry) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-07-31*