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Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. NV3 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-S2DA-GD095

1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 drive with 6000MB/s read, 4000MB/s write and 320TBW endurance

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 4,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Random read (4K)Up to 420,000 IOPS
  • Sequential reads up to 6000MB/s accelerate game loads
  • Sequential writes up to 4000MB/s speed up large file saves
  • Random reads up to 420000 IOPS sharpen system responsiveness
  • Low 3.2W active draw extends laptop battery life
  • Single-sided M.2 2280 PCB fits slim laptops and compact chassis

NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe

The Kingston NV3 is a 1TB internal solid state drive built on a single-sided M.2 2280 PCB. It uses 3D TLC NAND and a Phison PS5021-E21 controller to deliver up to 6000MB/s read and 4000MB/s write speeds for desktops, laptops and compact handheld consoles.

Upgrade from slower NVMe or hard drives

Replacing an older PCIe 3.0 NVMe drive or a mechanical hard drive with the NV3 brings sustained sequential reads of 6000MB/s and writes of 4000MB/s, plus 420,000 random read IOPS and 390,000 random write IOPS. The jump is worth it when game loading, large file transfers or video editing workflows need higher throughput and 320TBW endurance.

Fits slim builds without extra cooling

The thin, single-sided design draws a typical 3.2W active and 0.07W idle, producing low heat so no separate heatsink is required. It slots into any mainstream M.2 motherboard socket, supports 1000G shock and 20G vibration resistance, and frees up space in small chassis while providing 2,000,000 hours MTBF reliability.

How it compares

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

Price $199.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,994 items is $180.49.
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 6,000 MB/s
Higher than about 75% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $199.99 per TB
Pricier than about 61% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineNV3
Model nameKingston NV3 1 TB
Part numberSNV3S1000G
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeM.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive
Intended useDesktop PC, Gaming Laptop, Notebook, Mini PC, All-in-One PC storage upgrade; for games, large files, video editing, daily office use
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 4,000 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 420,000 IOPS
Sustained sequential read rate6,000 MB/s
Sustained sequential write rate4,000 MB/s
Random write (4K)Up to 390,000 IOPS
Storage
Controller chipPhison PS5021-E21
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
ConnectionM.2 NVMe edge connector
Power
Active power drawTypical 3.2 W
Idle power drawTypical 0.07 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.3 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
In the box
Included items1 × Kingston NV3 NVMe M.2 SSD
User manual
Environment & compliance
Max shock tolerance1000G
Vibration tolerance5G (10–2000 Hz)
20G (10–1000 Hz)

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Questions about this item

Will the single-sided M.2 2280 PCB fit in a slim laptop?

The single-sided thin PCB design keeps the drive low-profile, so it fits most slim laptops and compact small chassis without a heatsink.

What is the step people get wrong when installing the NV3 1TB on a motherboard?

Many forget to enable the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slot in BIOS before booting, leaving the drive invisible to the installer.

When will the 3D TLC NAND reach its 320 TBW endurance limit?

At 320 TBW the drive is rated for heavy daily writes; typical workloads take years to approach that figure.

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