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Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. NV3 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-80CF-1AWTM

A 500GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive delivering 5000MB/s reads and 3000MB/s writes in a single-sided M.2 2280 form factor with 160TBW endurance

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Random read (4K)Up to 350,000 IOPS

NV3 500GB

  • Fast game loading with 5000MB/s read speed
  • Quick file saves at 3000MB/s write speed
  • Responsive multitasking from 350000 IOPS random read
  • Reliable storage backed by 160TBW endurance rating
  • Efficient laptop upgrades using 0.07W idle power

Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

The Kingston NV3 500GB is an internal solid state drive built for desktops, laptops and portable game devices. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface with 3D TLC NAND and a Phison PS5021-E21 controller. The single-sided M.2 2280 PCB fits thin chassis and compact hosts. It targets faster game loading and file rendering for everyday use.

Low power draw and passive cooling

Typical active power consumption is 3.2W and idle consumption is 0.07W. The drive generates little heat and operates without an extra heatsink. Shock resistance reaches 1000G and vibration resistance covers 5G at 10–2000Hz and 20G at 10–1000Hz. These traits keep the SSD stable in mobile and desktop environments.

Single-sided design frees motherboard space

The M.2 2280 form factor plugs directly into a standard M.2 slot with no additional mounting hardware. Single-sided layout leaves clearance for tight motherboards and small-form-factor builds. Endurance is rated at 160TBW with an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours. Compatible with mainstream desktops, notebooks, mini PCs and all-in-one systems.

How it compares

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

Price $148.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 5,000 MB/s
Higher than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $297.98 per TB
Pricier than about 76% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineNV3
Model nameKingston NV3 500 GB
Part numberSNV3S500G
Total capacity500 GB
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 5,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 350,000 IOPS
Sustained sequential read rate5,000 MB/s
Sustained sequential write rate3,000 MB/s
Random write (4K)Up to 280,000 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 this 500GB M.2 2280 drive fit a thin-and-light laptop?

Yes. The single-sided PCB is built to the 2280 length and the drive draws only 3.2W active and .07W idle, so it fits and runs cool in slim notebooks.

Does my motherboard need a heatsink for this SSD?

No. The drive is rated for passive heat dissipation and the manufacturer states no extra heatsink is required for normal operation.

What does the 160TBW endurance figure mean for daily use?

It means you could write roughly 160 terabytes of data over the life of the drive — far more than typical gaming, office or video-editing workloads generate.

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