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KingSpec

KingSpec XF-L 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-PWAK-ZFJ1V

M.2 2280 internal SSD with 2TB capacity, PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe 1.4 protocol delivering up to 4000 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write speeds for gaming and creative workloads

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 4,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 3,700 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model XF-L 2TB 2280

  • Up to 4000 MB/s sequential read accelerates boot and load times
  • Up to 3700 MB/s sequential write speeds large-file transfers
  • 715 000 random read IOPS delivers snappy multitasking
  • 2400 TBW rating supports heavy workloads over the drive life
  • 36 W idle power draw extends laptop battery runtime

Capacity and use-case

The KingSpec XF-L 2TB M.2 2280 is an internal solid-state drive built for consumer desktops, laptops and NVMe-enabled NAS units. It targets gamers, video editors and other creative professionals who need large, fast storage for AAA titles, 4K or 8K footage and heavy project files.

PCIe 4.0 x4 interface

The drive connects through a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 link and runs the NVMe 1.4 protocol. That interface is the single specification that decides whether the SSD will operate at its rated speed; a system limited to PCIe 3.0 will cap the throughput well below the advertised 4000 MBps read and 3700 MBps write.

No heatsink included

The XF-L ships without a heatsink, so sustained workloads on platforms with restricted airflow — such as slim laptops or the PlayStation 5 expansion slot — may require an aftermarket heatsink to prevent thermal throttling. The supplier notes graphene heatsink compatibility and intelligent thermal algorithms, but the physical cooler is not bundled.

How it compares

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

Price $188.99
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 4,000 MB/s
Higher than about 63% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $94.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 87% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingSpec
Product lineXF Series
Model nameXF-L 2280
Part numberXF-L 2 TB 2280
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 4,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 3,700 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 715,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 890,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Write endurance2400 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.4
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Power
Idle power draw1.36 W
Active power draw6.75 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height80 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth2.1 mm
Product weight30g
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-25 °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

What do the 4000 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write speeds mean for my daily workloads?

Those are peak sequential rates over PCIe 4.0 x4; real-world game loads, OS boots and large file copies will be noticeably faster than SATA drives, though sustained throughput depends on your motherboard lane allocation and thermal headroom.

Which interface and protocol does the drive use, and what limits do they impose?

It runs on PCIe 4.0 x4 with NVMe 1.4, so the practical ceiling is the bus bandwidth of roughly 8 GB/s; the controller tops out at the quoted 4000/3700 MB/s, and performance will drop to PCIe 3.0 speeds if installed in an older slot.

What physical space and mounting does the XF-L 2TB need?

It follows the M.2 2280 form factor — 80 mm long, 22 mm wide, single-sided — and fits any standard M-key slot in laptops, desktops or PS5 expansion bays; no heatsink is included, so ensure your board or console provides one.

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