Raspberry Pi 5 M.2 HAT+ – Fast, Sleek, and NVMe Ready
Take your Raspberry Pi 5 to the next level with the Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+, a high-performance expansion card that supports blazing-fast NVMe SSDs via PCIe Gen 2 x1. This official HAT+ from the Raspberry Pi Foundation is designed to easily snap onto your Raspberry Pi 5. your Pi 5 using the standardized 16mm GPIO stack height and included mounting kit.
Key Features
NVMe support via PCIe Gen 2 x1 – Connect an M.2 M-key SSD (2242 format) directly to your Pi and experience dramatically faster transfer speeds compared to traditional microSD storage.
Full HAT+ compatibility – Meets the Raspberry Pi's HAT+ specification with EEPROM for automatic detection and configuration.
Compact and efficient design – Easy mounting on top of your Raspberry Pi 5 without compromising on space or cooling.
Power your SSD directly from the Pi – No additional power cables required; power is supplied directly via the PCIe port.
Robust mounting kit included – Includes spacers, screws and a flexible PCIe cable for easy installation.
Technical Specifications
Interface: PCIe Gen 2 x1 via 16-pin FFC
SSD support: M.2 M-key, 2242 NVMe (not SATA compatible)
EEPROM: Included (for HAT+ identification)
Power consumption: Direct from Pi 5, depending on SSD
Compatibility: Raspberry Pi 5 only
Ideal For
Fast boot and operating system from SSD
Projects with large amounts of data, such as media centers, database hosting or programming
Increased reliability compared to microSD