Can I use both SATA and M 2?

The answer is a big yes. You can use M. 2 or NVMe & SATA SSD, both at the same time.

Can you have a SATA and M 2 SSD?

An M. 2 SSD can be used with both SATA and PCIe protocols. SATA is a standard for connecting and transferring data from HDDs to computer systems. PCIe, which is a serial expansion bus standard, is used to connect a computer to one or more peripheral devices.

Will M 2 replace SATA?

No. An M. 2 SSD will support either SATA or PCIe, but not both at the same time. In addition, system board sockets will be designated by manufacturers to support either SATA, PCIe, or in some cases, both.

Can m2 SATA fit in NVMe slot?

An NVMe only slot will never work with a SATA based drive. A SATA only slot will never work with an NVMe drive. Some m. 2 slots are ambidextrous, and can take either.

Does my ASUS ROG gl753ve have an M2 SSD slot?

My ASUS ROG GL753VE has one M.2 slot currently populated with a Sandisk SATA SSD. I am trying to upgrade to Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe. Specs say the M.2 slot will support both SATA and PCIe. I can read/write to the new SSD while it is in an external USB enclosure.

Which SSD is best for the Asus gl553vd?

Best to go with PCIe, much better performance is possible. From this link https://www.laptopmain.com/laptop-m-…tibility-list/ Asus GL553VD comes with a SK hynix HFS256G39TND-N210A 256GB SATA 3 SSD, but the M.2 of GL553VD support PCIe NVMe SSD, the Samsung 960 EVO will compatible with Asus GL553VD.

Will the Samsung 960 Evo work with the Asus gl553vd?

From this link https://www.laptopmain.com/laptop-m-…tibility-list/ Asus GL553VD comes with a SK hynix HFS256G39TND-N210A 256GB SATA 3 SSD, but the M.2 of GL553VD support PCIe NVMe SSD, the Samsung 960 EVO will compatible with Asus GL553VD. It is possible to replace the optical drive with an SSD if you get an HDD caddy.