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Small green circuit board M.2 2230 SSD with black chips, no heatsink

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. SNV3SM3/2T0 2TB M.2 2230 internal SSD

SKU CH-C9PX-A7T9G MPN SNV3SM3/2T0

A 2TB M.2 2230 NVMe drive delivering up to 6000 MBps read and 5000 MBps write speeds for compact devices

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2230
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Style 2230

Capacity 2TB

  • Compact M.2 2230 form factor fits Steam Deck and ultra-thin laptops
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface delivers up to 6000 MB/s sequential read speed
  • 2TB capacity stores large game libraries and media collections
  • 3D NAND technology rated for 640TB written endurance
  • Weighs only 2.8g with 2.30mm height for minimal thermal impact

Compact M.2 2230 drive for handheld PCs

This NVMe SSD uses the short M.2 2230 form factor and fits devices such as the Steam Deck. It provides 2TB of storage with PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds for faster game loading and system responsiveness.

Simple drop-in upgrade with one common issue

Installation only requires inserting the drive into the M.2 slot and securing it with the existing screw. The most frequent problem is forgetting to initialise the new volume in the operating system before use.

PCIe 4.0 x4 interface determines compatibility

The drive connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface, so the host must support that protocol and the 2230 length. Sequential reads reach up to 6000 MBps and writes up to 5000 MBps.

How it compares

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

Price $395.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 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 $198.00 per TB
Pricier than about 60% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineNV3 Mini
Model nameSNV3SM3/2T0
Part numberSNV3SM3/2T0
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Write endurance640 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2230
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height2.3 mm
Overall width30 mm
Product depth20 mm
Product weight2.8g
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size114 × 102 × 6 mm
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

Will this drive fit in a Steam Deck or similar handheld device?

The M.2 2230 form factor measures 30 mm by 20 mm and is 2.30 mm thick, matching the slot used in Steam Deck and many ultra-portable laptops.

Does the drive need a heatsink for sustained performance?

It ships without a heatsink; the thin 2.30 mm profile fits tight chassis, but adding a motherboard heatsink or thermal pad can help maintain peak speeds during heavy workloads.

What is the endurance rating for the 2 TB model?

The drive is rated for 640 TBW with an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, indicating a high write endurance for a consumer NVMe SSD.

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