Consider using an external SSD as a boot drive instead. Thunderbolt 4 SSDs are blazing fast, rivaling the speed of soldered Mac SSDs. External drives can be a great way to 'upgrade' your Mac.
The new 2TB and 4TB Rugged SSD Pro5 Thunderbolt 5 External SSDs connect to your host system using an 80 Gb/s Thunderbolt ... Even though the SSD is compatible with Thunderbolt 5, it can also be used ...
Corsair has introduced the EX400U USB4 external solid-state drive (SSD), designed for power users and content creators who demand high transfer speeds and compatibility with advanced connectivity ...