Which is better for a gaming PC?

Both are PCIe 4.0 drives and will load games at similar speeds. The WD_BLACK gives you 2TB in one slot; the Kingston costs less for 1TB.

Is the WD_BLACK worth the extra money?

You pay about $103 more for double the capacity. If 1TB is enough, the Kingston is the better value.

The Kingston lists 320 TBW and a 5-year warranty. The WD_BLACK listing gives no endurance or warranty figure, so the Kingston is the safer claim.

The Kingston rates higher on reads at 6,000 vs 5,150 MB/s. The WD_BLACK rates higher on writes at 4,900 vs 4,000 MB/s. Real-world game loads will feel close.

Will either fit a laptop?

Both are single-sided M.2 2280 drives, which suits most laptops. The WD_BLACK also lists an M.2 2230 size for smaller slots.

Which has the better price history?

The WD_BLACK traded between $145.98 and $240.00 since October 28, 2026, so its current $259.99 is above that range. The Kingston has no history given here.

WD_BLACK SN770 2TB NVMe SSD vs Kingston NV3 1TB SSD

Buy the Kingston 1TB if you want the lowest price and a fast Gen4 drive for a laptop or PS5-style slot. Buy the WD_BLACK SN770 if you need 2TB of space, since the Kingston listing here is 1TB. The Kingston is $156.50 at Walmart as of November 8, 2026, and the WD_BLACK is $259.99 at Walmart as of the same date. That is about $103 more for double the capacity.

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