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Black 2.5 inch SATA SSD with smooth metal casing

KingSpec

KingSpec P3-512-FB 512GB 2.5" SATA III internal SSD

SKU CH-XEAN-D0R5X

A 512GB 2.5-inch SATA III solid-state drive using 3D NAND with sequential reads up to 560MB/s and writes up to 530MB/s

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 530 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model P3-512-Soccer

  • Faster boots and app loads with sequential read up to 560 MB/s
  • Smoother multitasking from 4K random write up to 64000 IOPS
  • Longer laptop runtime thanks to 0.25 W idle power draw
  • Proven endurance with 240 TBW and 1000000-hour MTBF
  • Drop-in 2.5" SATA III upgrade for almost any laptop or desktop

KingSpec P3-FB 512GB SATA III SSD

The KingSpec P3-512-FB is a 2.5 inch internal solid state drive with 512GB capacity. It uses 3D NAND flash and a SATA III 6Gbps interface. The drive is built for consumer laptops and desktops that need a direct storage upgrade.

Upgrade from mechanical hard drives

Replacing a 2.5 inch HDD with this SSD removes the primary bottleneck in older systems. Sequential reads reach 560 MBps and writes reach 530 MBps. Random read performance hits 40000 IOPS and random write reaches 64000 IOPS. The jump is worth it when boot times, application loading and file transfers feel sluggish on spinning media.

SATA III interface limits

The SATA 6Gbps link caps maximum throughput near 560 MBps regardless of NAND speed. The drive supports NCQ, TRIM, garbage collection, wear leveling and over-provisioning to sustain performance within that ceiling. Endurance is rated at 240 TBW with an MTBF of 1000000 hours. Idle power draw is 0.25W.

How it compares

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

Price $53.99
Cheaper than about 89% 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 560 MB/s
Lower than about 60% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $105.45 per TB
Cheaper than about 82% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingSpec
Product lineP3-FB Series
Model nameP3-512-FB
Part numberP3-512-FB
Total capacity512 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 530 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 40,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 64,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Write endurance240 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power draw0.25 W
Active power draw1.85 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height7 mm
Overall width70 mm
Product depth100.4 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

Will the 2.5" form factor fit my laptop's drive bay?

The drive uses the standard 2.5" form factor and a SATA interface, so it fits any laptop or desktop bay designed for a 2.5" SATA drive.

What is the correct way to connect the SATA data and power cables during installation?

Attach the SATA data cable to the motherboard SATA port and the drive, then connect the SATA power connector from the power supply; the common mistake is leaving the power cable unseated.

When should I expect to replace the drive based on its endurance rating?

The drive is rated for 240 TBW, so replacement depends on how many terabytes you write; typical light workloads reach that figure after several years.

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