How-to Guide | Clone NVMe SSD to NVMe SSD

The NVMe SSD is a significant improvement over the SATA SSDs, HDDs, etc. This post will tell how to clone NVMe SSD to NVMe SSD via EaseUS Disk Copy.

NVMe has been specially designed for SSDs to connect the storage interface and the system CPU using the PCI Express (PCIe) sockets. The NVMe SSDs are a significant improvement over the SATA SSDs. If we draw the major line of differences between NVMe SSDs and normal SSDs, the connectivity, speed, and efficiency are greater in the NVMe protocol than in traditional SSDs. This article from EaseUS will tell you how to clone NVMe SSD to NVMe SSD.

What Do You Need in NVMe to NVMe Cloning

As NVMe SSD is a newer model of SSD, unlike SATA SSD, you need to do some extra operations before cloning for a successful NVMe clone. Here is what you should prepare to clone NVMe to NVMe or transfer data from one NVMe to another.

● Newer computer hardware (it is better to have Skylake chipsets or later, even if NVMe is compatible with old computers) 
● An M.2 PCI-E x4 slot
● UEFI firmware & UEFI boot mode

If you have already run an operating system on NVMe SSD, the above pre-conditions can be omitted. All you need to pay attention to is the following two aspects:

● The NVMe M.2 slot. If there is only one NVMe M.2 slot, you have two choices in SSD migration: use an adapter from M.2 to PCle for the second drive to do cloning, and use backup & restore to migrate. 
● The NVMe SSD cloning software. The software should be an all-around tool that offers features for your different cloning plans.

The most important tool you will need is an NVMe SSD cloning software to clone NVMe drive since Windows has no preinstalled cloning features. The tool we recommend that helps you clone NVMe SSD is EaseUS Disk Copy. Since Windows does not provide a built-in cloning feature, relying on third-party software to clone the SSDs becomes essential.

The EaseUS Disk Copy's interface is clear and simple, and users can easily understand how to use it once installed. It can help you migrate Windows from HDD to SSD or SSD to SSD and clone HDD to M.2 SSD. In addition, it can also allow you to install Windows after replacing a hard drive.

The process of cloning NVMe SSDs is similar to cloning a computer hard drive to a target NVMe SSD. In the entire cloning process, you do not have to reinstall Windows. Also, your data is secured throughout the NVMe clone process.

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How to Clone from NVMe to NVMe SSD via EaseUS Disk Copy

Now, it's time to clone your NVMe SSD. Download the EaseUS Disk Copy from the button below, and follow the guide step-by-step to clone NVMe drive to a targer disk.

Prior Notice:

• The "Sector by sector copy" asks the size of your destination disk to be at least equal to or larger than that of the source disk. Leave this feature unchecked if you wish to clone a larger hard disk to a smaller hard disk.
• All data on the destination disk will be completely erased, so take care.

Step 1. To start copying/cloning an entire disk to another, choose this disk as the source disk under "Disk Mode" and click "Next".

Step 2. Choose the other disk as the destination disk.

Step 3. Check the disk layout of the two disks. You can manage the disk layout of the destination disk by selecting "Autofit the disk", "Copy as the source" or "Edit disk layout". 

• "Autofit the disk" makes some changes by default on the destination disk layout so that it can work at its best status.
• "Copy as the source"does not change anything on destination disk and the layout is the same as source disk.
• "Edit disk layout" allows you to manually resize/move partition layout on this destination disk.

Tick the "Check the option if the target is SSD" option to put your SSD in its best performance.

A message now appears, warning you that data will be lost. Please confirm this message by clicking "OK" and then click "Next".

Step 4. Click "Proceed" to officially execute the task.

Why Do You Clone NVMe to NVMe SSD

NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) SSD is a type of SSD that has revolutionized storage technology and vastly improved data transfer speeds and overall performance compared to SATA SSDs and traditional HDDs.

You must be wondering: can I clone NVMe to NVMe SSD drive, or is it possible to clone original NVMe SSD disk to a larger NVMe SSD drive since there are various form factors of NVMe SSD? The answer is yes. You can clone NVMe SSDs with different form factors or clone NVMe to NVMe with different sizes.

One of the major reasons that push users to clone SSD disk is enhanced storage capacity. NVMe SSDs are available in different sizes. There must be ample situations where users feel the need to have larger storage for efficient performance.

Another reason is that cloning NVMe SSD to another larger or bigger NVMe SSD drive means backing up files or transferring data to another. NVMe SSD clone is a good practice to protect important data and operating systems and represents a fast way to transfer files.

If you want to clone NVMe or M.2 SSD with only one slot on your laptop, you can refer to the following article for help.

FAQs on How to Clone NVMe to New NVMe SSD

Below are some frequently asked questions about how to transfer data from one NVMe to another:

1. Does cloning a drive make it bootable?

Yes, your hard drive will become bootable after cloning. Cloning a hard drive entails making an exact duplicate of the original disk, complete with the operating system, programs, and settings.

2. How do I migrate from NVMe to NVMe Windows 10?

If you want to migrate your Windows 10 from NVMe to another, you can use professional disk clone software, like EaseUS Disk Copy or Clonezilla, to help you. It allows you to migrate Windows from one SSD to another without Windows reinstallation.

3. Can you transfer data from one m 2 SSD to another?

You can transfer data from one M.2 SSD to another SATA SSD by cloning. But you must use professional disk cloning software, like EaseUS Disk Copy. This is because Windows does not offer such a tool to help you.

Conclusion

That's it! Now you know how to clone NVMe SSD to NVMe SSD. The improvisation in SSDs has offered multiple benefits to users. You can pick an NVMe SSD and work without any hassle. The throughput speed and low latency features of the NVMe SSD make it a better alternative than a standard SATA SSD. Also, you can clone the entire content of your storage device into a new target disk.

EaseUS Disk Copy offers simple steps and a minimal interface for a unique experience for the cloning process. If your origialnal NVMe drive is your system drive, you can boot from the cloned SSD after cloning. You can also back up your data with the help of software before initiating the cloning process.