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KingSpec

KingSpec NX-512 2280 512GB internal SSD

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A 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 NVMe 1.3 internal SSD with 3D NAND delivering up to 3400 MB/s read, 2500 MB/s write, 380,000 random read IOPS and 320,000 random write IOPS

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,400 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,500 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model NX-512-2280

  • Fast boot and load times with up to 3400 MB/s sequential read
  • Responsive multitasking from up to 380000 random read IOPS
  • Quick file saves at up to 2500 MB/s sequential write
  • Low power draw of .71 W idle for cooler laptop operation
  • Long endurance rated at 480 TB written and 1000000 hours MTBF

What the drive is

The KingSpec NX-512 2280 is a 512GB internal SSD built on the M.2 2280 form factor. It connects through a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface using the NVMe 1.3 protocol and uses 3D NAND flash memory. Sequential reads reach up to 3400 MBps and writes up to 2500 MBps.

Who should buy and who should not

This drive suits desktop and laptop users who need a straightforward NVMe upgrade for faster boot times and application loading. It works in any system with an M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe 3.0 x4. Buyers who require a built-in heatsink or higher endurance than 480TB total bytes written should consider other models.

The spec that decides fit

The PCIe 3.0 x4 interface paired with NVMe 1.3 determines whether this SSD will operate at its rated 3400 MBps read and 2500 MBps write speeds. A slot limited to PCIe 2.0 or SATA will not deliver these figures.

How it compares

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

Price $68.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 512 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 3,400 MB/s
Higher than about 59% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $134.75 per TB
Cheaper than about 65% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingSpec
Product lineNX 2280 Series
Model nameNX-512 2280
Part numberNX-512 2280
Total capacity512 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,400 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,500 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 380,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 320,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Write endurance480 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.3
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
Power
Idle power draw0.71 W
Active power draw4.66 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height2.1 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight50g
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

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Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need an M.2 2280 slot with PCIe 3.0 x4 and NVMe 1.3 support to install this KingSpec NX-512?

Yes, the drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor and connects via PCIe 3.0 x4 with NVMe 1.3, so the motherboard must provide that slot and protocol.

Will this PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD work in a system that currently uses a SATA SSD or hard drive?

It will work if the system has a free M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 slot; the NVMe drive operates independently of any existing SATA storage.

How can I verify the drive is delivering its rated 3400 MBps read and 2500 MBps write speeds after installation?

Run a benchmark tool such as CrystalDiskMark on the NVMe drive; sequential results should approach 3400 MBps read and 2500 MBps write.

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