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Rectangular 2.5 inch internal SSD with black metal casing and label showing Kingston UV500 480GB

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. SUV500/480G internal SSD

SKU CH-BX8W-DKG9R MPN SUV500/480G

2.5-inch 480 GB internal SSD with SATA III, 256-bit AES hardware encryption and up to 520 MB/s read speed

  • Total capacity480 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 520 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 500 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 480GB

  • Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption protects stored data
  • TCG Opal 2.0 support enables drive-level security management
  • Sequential reads up to 520 MB/s accelerate boot and load times
  • 79,000 random read IOPS delivers snappy application response
  • 1,000,000-hour MTBF rating indicates long-term reliability

Kingston UV500 480 GB SATA SSD

The Kingston UV500 is a 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive built for consumer desktops and notebooks that still rely on the SATA interface. It replaces a mechanical hard drive to deliver faster boot, application load and file transfer performance.

Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption

A Marvell 88SS1074 controller manages 3D TLC NAND and provides full-drive 256-bit AES hardware encryption compliant with TCG Opal 2.0. The drive reaches sequential reads up to 520 MBps and writes up to 500 MBps with 79,000 random read IOPS and 35,000 random write IOPS.

Standard 2.5-inch SATA fit

The drive slots into any 2.5-inch bay with a standard SATA data and power connection, requiring no extra cables or brackets. Low idle power of 0.195 W and an operating range of 0 °C to 70 °C keep thermal demands modest for compact chassis.

How it compares

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

Price $50.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 480 GB
Lower than about 71% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 520 MB/s
Lower than about 90% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $106.23 per TB
Cheaper than about 82% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineUV500
Model nameSUV500/480G
Total capacity480 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 520 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 500 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 79,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 35,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Controller chipMarvell 88SS1074
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power draw0.195 W Idle
Active power draw0.5 W Avg
1.17 W (MAX) Read
2.32 W (MAX) Write
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Overall width69.85 mm
Product depth100.1 mm
Product weight41g
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size182 × 126 × 9 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

How does the 520 MBps sequential read speed affect everyday use?

The 520 MBps read speed lets the operating system and applications load much faster than a mechanical hard drive, cutting boot time and making file transfers snappy.

What does the SATA III interface limit in practice?

SATA III caps the drive at 6 Gbps, so the 520 MBps read and 500 MBps write figures are the practical ceiling you will see in any system.

Will the 2.5 inch form factor fit my laptop or desktop bay?

The drive uses the standard 2.5 inch form factor, so it fits any 2.5 inch SATA bay or caddy in laptops and desktops.

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