Kingston 500g NV3 M.2 2280 Pcie 4.0 Nvme SSD
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- Last seen at $118.00 at InpexOpcion on Nov 12.
Our take on the Kingston 500g NV3 M.2 2280 Pcie 4.0 Nvme SSD
The Kingston NV3 is a budget PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive in the M.2 2280 form factor, built on 3D NAND with a Gen 4x4 controller. Kingston rates it at up to 6,000 MB/s read and 5,000 MB/s write, though the 500GB model runs slower than the larger capacities. It suits laptops, small-form-factor PCs and handheld consoles that need cheap, low-power storage rather than top-tier speed. Against premium drives like the Samsung 990 Pro or WD Black SN850X it gives up DRAM and peak throughput, but it costs far less per gigabyte and runs cooler.
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface with Gen 4x4 controller
- Single-sided M.2 2280 design fits thin laptops
- Low power draw and heat output
- Available up to 4TB in the same line
- Good value per gigabyte for a Gen 4 drive
- 500GB model writes well below the 5,000 MB/s headline figure
- No DRAM cache, so sustained writes can slow
- Not a top-tier choice for heavy video editing or large file transfers
- Endurance rating is modest at this capacity
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What reviewers say
Owners treat the NV3 as a solid budget Gen 4 drive that boots systems quickly and handles games and everyday files without fuss. Reviewers note that the 500GB version trails the larger capacities in write speed and that sustained transfers drop once the cache fills, but most consider it good value for the money.
- SpeedMixedReviewers find reads quick for a budget drive but note the 500GB model writes slower than the 5,000 MB/s claim.
- Sustained writesCriticisedLarge transfers slow down once the SLC cache fills, which owners notice when moving big files.
- Heat and powerPraisedOwners report the drive runs cool and sips power, which suits laptops and handhelds.
- ValuePraisedBuyers see it as a cheap way to add fast Gen 4 storage.
- InstallPraisedThe single-sided M.2 2280 card fits thin laptops and installs without trouble.
About the Kingston 500g NV3 M.2 2280 Pcie 4.0 Nvme SSD
The Kingston NV3 is a 500 GB M.2 2280 solid-state drive. It uses a PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface with an NVMe Gen 4x4 controller and 3D NAND memory. It is made for high-speed, low-power storage in PCs and laptops.
The drive is compact and single-sided, measuring 22 × 80 mm. It fits thin laptops and ultra-small PCs with M.2 connectors and limited space. It uses less power and produces less heat.
- Capacity
- 500 GB
- Form factor
- M.2 2280 (22 x 80 mm)
- Interface
- PCI Express 4.0, NVMe Gen 4x4
- Memory type
- 3D NAND
- Read speed
- 5,000 MB/s
- Write speed
- 3,000 MB/s
- Endurance
- 160 TBW
- MTBF
- 2,000,000 hours
- Compatibility
- PC and laptop
- Dimensions
- 22 mm wide x 80 mm deep x 2.3 mm high
- Weight
- 5.7 g
- Operating temp
- 0 to 70 °C
- Storage temp
- -40 to 85 °C
- Vibration
- 10 G operating
- Package size
- 129.5 mm wide x 8.38 mm deep x 184.2 mm high
- Package weight
- 29.24 g
Questions and answers
- Is the Kingston NV3 500GB fast enough for gaming?
- Yes. It loads games and boots systems quickly over PCIe 4.0. It is not the fastest drive for huge file transfers, but gameplay is unaffected.
- Does the 500GB NV3 hit 6,000 MB/s read and 5,000 MB/s write?
- Read speeds come close to the rated figure. Write speed on the 500GB model is lower than the 5,000 MB/s headline, which applies to the larger capacities.
- Does it have a DRAM cache?
- No. The NV3 is a DRAM-less design that uses host memory buffer and SLC caching, so sustained writes can slow after the cache fills.
- Will it fit my laptop or PS5?
- It is a single-sided M.2 2280 drive, so it fits most laptops with an M.2 slot. The PS5 needs a heatsink and a drive that meets Sony's speed requirement, so check compatibility first.
- What is in the box?
- The drive itself. Mounting screws and heatsinks are not included and come with your laptop or motherboard.
- Is it worth it over a SATA SSD?
- Yes. It is far faster than SATA and plugs into the same M.2 slot, so it is the better pick for a modern system.
- Where is the Kingston 500g NV3 M.2 2280 Pcie 4.0 Nvme SSD cheapest?
- At InpexOpcion, for $118.00, as of our latest check.
