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Green rectangular circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black controller and silver NAND chips

KingSpec

KingSpec NE 2280 2TB internal SSD

SKU CH-D4GT-WB2BH

M.2 2280 drive with 2 TB capacity, PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface, up to 3000 MB/s read and 1900 MB/s write

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,900 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Faster boot and load times with up to 3000 MBps sequential read
  • Smooth multitasking from up to 1900 MBps sequential write
  • Responsive apps and games via up to 200000 random read IOPS
  • Long write life backed by 2000 TBW endurance rating
  • Reliable operation with 1000000 hours MTBF rating

KingSpec NE 2280 2TB NVMe SSD

This KingSpec NE series drive is a 2TB internal solid state drive built on 3D NAND flash. It connects through an M.2 2280 slot using a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface and the NVMe 1.3 protocol. The drive is intended for consumer desktops and laptops that need a large, fast boot or data volume.

Suits builds needing high capacity on PCIe 3.0

The 2TB capacity fits users who store large game libraries, media projects or extensive application suites on a single drive. Sequential reads reach up to 3000 MBps and writes up to 1900 MBps, with random performance of 200,000 read IOPS and 230,000 write IOPS. Buyers whose systems only provide SATA M.2 slots cannot use this NVMe drive. Builders who require a factory-fitted heatsink should look elsewhere, as this model ships without one.

PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the PCI-Express 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface. The host must expose an M.2 key-M slot wired for PCIe 3.0 x4 and support the NVMe 1.3 command set. If the platform only offers PCIe 2.0 lanes or a SATA-only M.2 socket, the drive will not operate at its rated speeds or at all.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $168.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,994 items is $180.49.
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 3,000 MB/s
Higher than about 55% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $84.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingSpec
Product lineNE Series
Model nameNE 2280
Part numberNE-2 TB 2280
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,900 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 200,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 230,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Write endurance2000 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.3
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
Power
Idle power draw1.19 W
Active power draw3.23 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height2.1 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight40g
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-20 °C to 75 °C
Operating humidity range5-95%
More details
Mean time between failures1,000,000 h

Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 2280 drive in a laptop slot without a heatsink?

Align the notched edge with the keyed M.2 socket, insert at a 30-degree angle, then press flat and secure with the motherboard screw. The single-sided PCB fits thin ultrabooks, but skipping the screw lets the drive lift and lose contact.

When will the 2000 TBW endurance rating require a replacement drive?

The 2000 TBW rating covers the warranty period; typical consumer workloads write far less per year, so the drive usually lasts beyond the 3-year or TBW limit. Heavy write workloads such as video editing will reach the limit sooner.

At what point does sustained workload hit the thermal limit on this heatsink-less model?

Without a heatsink the controller relies on the graphene spreader and motherboard airflow; under continuous 3000 MBps reads the drive will throttle once its internal temperature threshold is reached, reducing sequential speed until it cools.

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