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Single-sided M.2 2280 SSD with black PCB and silver label

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. SNV3S/500G internal SSD

SKU CH-3CVT-PH3XP MPN SNV3S/500G

A 500 GB NVMe drive in the M.2 2280 form factor with PCIe 4.0 x4 interface reaching 5000 MB/s read and 3000 MB/s write

  • 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
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Style 2280

Capacity 500GB

  • Up to 5000 MB/s read speeds from a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe controller
  • Up to 3000 MB/s write speeds for fast file transfers and application loads
  • M.2 2280 single-sided design fits laptops and small-form-factor systems
  • 500 GB capacity stores games, media and work files
  • 2 000 000 hours MTBF for long-term reliability

Kingston NV3 500GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe

The Kingston NV3 SNV3S/500G is an M.2 2280 internal SSD built for consumer laptops and desktops. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface to deliver sequential reads up to 5000 MBps and writes up to 3000 MBps. The 500GB capacity suits operating systems, applications and everyday file storage.

Thermals power and noise

The controller runs without a DRAM cache, relying on host memory buffer technology to lower power draw and heat output. Operating temperatures span 0 to 70°C, while the single-sided 2.30mm profile fits thin chassis with restricted airflow. No moving parts means silent operation under any workload.

Upgrade path and value

The drive replaces slower PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs or mechanical hard drives in M.2 slots. The jump is worth it when faster boot times, quicker game loads and snappier application launches matter. MTBF of 2000000 hours supports long-term daily use.

How it compares

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

Price $102.99
Cheaper than about 71% 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 $205.98 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 lineSNV3S
Model nameSNV3S/500G
Part numberSNV2S/500G
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
Storage
Cache memoryNo DRAM (HMB)
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.3 mm
Product weight7g
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size184 × 131 × 13 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 70 °C
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 2280 NVMe drive and which step is often missed?

Insert the drive at a shallow angle into the M.2 slot, press flat, and secure with the retention screw. The step often missed is tightening that screw, which keeps the single-sided board properly seated.

What maintenance or replacement will the 500GB NVMe SSD need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required. The drive has no DRAM cache and uses host memory buffer, so firmware updates via Kingston software are the only occasional action. Plan replacement when the 2,000,000-hour MTBF rating or write endurance is reached.

What limit appears first during sustained writes on this PCIe 4.0 x4 drive?

Sequential write speed drops after the SLC cache fills, falling from the peak 3000 MBps to the native TLC rate. The controller also throttles if the drive temperature approaches the 70°C operating limit.

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