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Rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD with black metal casing and label

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. SKC600/1024G 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-BV2B-NDWDD MPN SKC600/1024G

A 2.5-inch SATA III solid-state drive with 1TB of 3D TLC NAND, a 1GB DRAM cache and hardware AES 256-bit encryption for fast, secure storage

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 1TB

  • Sequential reads reach 550 MB/s for rapid boot times
  • Sequential writes hit 520 MB/s for fast file transfers
  • Random 4K reads achieve 90,000 IOPS for snappy multitasking
  • Hardware AES 256-bit encryption protects sensitive data automatically
  • Idle power draw of 0.06 W extends laptop battery life

1TB SATA SSD for PC and laptop upgrades

The Kingston KC600 is a 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive with 1TB capacity. It uses 3D TLC NAND and a Silicon Motion SM2259 controller with 1GB DRAM cache. Sequential reads reach up to 550 MBps and writes up to 520 MBps. Random 4K performance hits 90,000 read IOPS and 80,000 write IOPS.

Replaces mechanical hard drives and older SATA SSDs

Swapping a spinning drive for this model cuts boot and load times dramatically. Moving from a drive without hardware encryption adds AES 256-bit XTS protection with TCG Opal and eDrive support. The jump is worth it when your system feels sluggish on a hard drive or an earlier SSD lacks full-disk encryption.

Check 2.5-inch bay and SATA III port

Verify your desktop or notebook has a free 2.5-inch slot and a SATA III connection. The drive is 7mm high and draws 0.06W idle. No cloning software is included in the box. MTBF is rated at 1,000,000 hours.

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 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 550 MB/s
Lower than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $207.99 per TB
Pricier than about 62% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineKC600
Model nameSKC600/1024G
Part numberSKC600/1024G
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 90,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 80,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Controller chipSM2259
Cache memory1 GB DRAM
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power draw0.06 W
Active power draw0.2 W Avg / 1.3 W (MAX) Read / 3.2 W (MAX) Write
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Overall width69.85 mm
Product depth100.1 mm
Product weight40g
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size178 × 102 × 51 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Vibration toleranceOperating: 2.17G Peak (7-800 Hz)
Non-operating: 20G Peak (10-2000 Hz)
More details
Mean time between failures1,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

Will this 2.5" SATA drive fit in a standard 7 mm laptop bay?

Yes, the 2.5" form factor with 7 mm height matches the standard SATA bay found in most laptops and desktops.

What is the one step people often miss when installing this self-encrypting SATA III SSD?

Enabling the hardware AES 256-bit encryption in the system BIOS or via TCG Opal software so the drive actually protects data.

How long is the drive rated to last before a replacement might be needed?

The MTBF is 1,000,000 hours, and the 3D TLC NAND with 1 GB DRAM cache is built for typical consumer workloads over many years.

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