This article covers Thermalright HR-09 2280 PRO ブラック SSD ヒートシンククーラー 両面ヒートシンク冷却 サーマルシリコンパッド付き M.2 SSD PCとコンピューター用 デスクトップ高性能SSDクーラー.

Overview

The Thermalright HR-09 2280 PRO is an aftermarket M.2 SSD heatsink designed to keep your NVMe drive cool under heavy loads. Measuring 86×24×74mm, it packs two 6mm AGHP 3rd-gen heat pipes and 33 aluminum fins with a 1.8mm gap, offering a total dissipation area of 75,000mm². The included dual-sided nano thermal pads (14.8W/m.k conductivity) contact both sides of the SSD, making it effective for double-sided modules as well.
In real-world use, this cooler can drop SSD temperatures by 10–30°C, preventing thermal throttling during sustained reads/writes. The clip-on installation with six height-adjustable screws makes it compatible with most M.2 2280 SSDs, both single- and double-sided. It's a solid choice for anyone running high-performance PCIe 4.0 or even future PCIe 5.0 drives.

Connectivity & Compatibility

This cooler is designed exclusively for M.2 2280 form factor SSDs. It works with both NVMe and SATA M.2 drives, as long as they conform to the 2280 length. The adjustable mounting screws accommodate varying SSD thicknesses, including double-sided chips. However, the total height after installation is about 74mm from the motherboard surface, so you'll need enough clearance around the M.2 slot—especially from the GPU or large CPU coolers. It is not suitable for laptops or ultra-compact builds.

Product Info

Released in 2023, the HR-09 2280 PRO sits in the mid-to-high market tier for M.2 coolers. Priced around ¥3,369 on Japanese online retailers, it offers heat-pipe performance at a cost lower than many premium all-copper sinks. The body is aluminum alloy, weight is 228g, and the package includes the heatsink, two thermal pads, mounting clips, and screws. It's a practical upgrade for anyone looking to maximize SSD longevity and sustained throughput.

Best Use Cases

  • Gamers with PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs: Keep your game-loading speeds consistently high, especially with drives prone to throttling like the Samsung 990 Pro or WD SN850X.
  • Content creators doing 4K video editing or 3D rendering: These workloads involve intensive sustained writes—a scenario where thermal throttling can kill productivity. The HR-09 keeps your SSD in its optimal performance range.
  • Enthusiasts building a quiet, air-cooled rig: By passively cooling the SSD, you avoid adding extra fans and still maintain low temperatures.
    Not recommended for users with only SATA SSDs or those who don't push their drives hard enough to generate significant heat. Also, due to the height, it may not fit in ITX cases with tall CPU coolers or large GPUs sitting directly above the M.2 slot.