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Rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD, matte black casing, SATA data and power connectors visible

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. A400 960GB 2.5" SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-A2WR-0XS35

A 960 GB 2.5-inch SATA drive delivering 500 MB/s read and 450 MB/s write for desktop or laptop storage upgrades

  • Total capacity960 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 450 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III (6Gb/s)
  • Form factor2.5 in, 7 mm thickness
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive / 2.5 in SATA SSD

A400 960GB

  • Faster boot and app loads with sequential read up to 500MB/s
  • Responsive multitasking from random read up to 98,000 IOPS
  • Reliable storage backed by 320TBW endurance rating
  • Silent, cool operation drawing just 1.5W active power
  • Drop-in upgrade for desktops and laptops via 2.5-inch SATA form factor

Kingston A400 960GB SATA SSD

The Kingston A400 is a 2.5-inch internal solid state drive with 960GB capacity and a SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It uses 3D TLC NAND flash and a Phison S11 controller to deliver sequential reads up to 500MB/s and writes up to 450MB/s. Designed for desktop PCs, notebooks and all-in-one computers, it offers a quiet, fanless upgrade with 320TBW endurance.

Check compatibility before ordering

Verify that your system has a free 2.5-inch drive bay and a SATA data port on the motherboard. The drive requires both a 7-pin SATA data cable and a 15-pin SATA power connector from the power supply. It is backward compatible with SATA 2.0 and 1.0 ports, though speeds will be limited by the slower link. Ensure the operating system supports AHCI mode for best performance.

Build integration and benefits

At 7mm thick and 69.9mm wide, the drive fits standard laptop caddies and desktop brackets without adapters. Low typical power draw of 0.3W idle and 1.5W active reduces thermal load and extends battery life in portable machines. With no moving parts, it resists shock up to 1500G and vibration up to 2.17G for reliable mobile use. Plug-and-play installation lets the OS recognise the drive immediately, freeing you from driver hunts.

How it compares

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

Price $207.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 960 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 500 MB/s
Lower than about 90% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $216.66 per TB
Pricier than about 64% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineA400
Model nameKingston A400 960 GB
Part numberSA400S37/960G
Total capacity960 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive / 2.5 in SATA SSD
Intended useDesktop PC, Notebook Laptop, All-in-one Computer Storage Upgrade
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 450 MB/s
Sustained sequential read rate500 MB/s
Sustained sequential write rate450 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 98,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 45,000 IOPS
Storage
Controller chipPhison S11
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III (6Gb/s)
ConnectionSATA 7-pin (data) + 15-pin (power)
Power
Idle power draw0.3 W (typical)
Active power draw1.5 W (typical)
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in, 7 mm thickness
Overall width69.9 mm
Product weight41g
In the box
Included items1 × Kingston A400 2.5 in SATA SSD
User Manual
Environment & compliance
Max shock tolerance1500G (0.5 ms half-sine)
Vibration tolerance2.17G (operating, 7-800 Hz)

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Questions about this item

Will this drive fit in a laptop that only has space for a 7 mm thick 2.5-inch drive?

Yes, the drive is exactly 7 mm thick and uses the standard 2.5-inch form factor, so it fits any bay or caddy designed for that height.

Does the drive work with an older motherboard that only supports SATA 2.0?

Yes, the SATA III interface is backward compatible with SATA 2.0 and 1.0, so the drive will operate at the slower link speed without any extra configuration.

What cables or adapters are needed to install the drive in a desktop PC?

A standard SATA 7-pin data cable and a SATA 15-pin power connector from the power supply are all that is required; no special adapters or brackets are included.

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