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Kingston NV3 2230 1TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0

Kingston NV3 2230 1TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0

5(11 ratings)

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$268.25at NeweggChecked Nov 9

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  • Last seen at $268.25 at Newegg on Nov 9.
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Our take on the Kingston NV3 2230 1TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0

The Kingston NV3 2230 is a 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 drive in the short M.2 2230 size used by Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Surface and many compact laptops. Kingston rates it at up to 6,000 MB/s sequential read and 4,000 MB/s write, with a 320 TBW endurance figure and a five-year warranty. It is a budget-tier drive, so it beats older PCIe 3.0 2230 drives on paper but trails premium 2230 models like the WD SN770M and Crucial P310 on sustained writes. It suits people upgrading a handheld or small laptop who want more capacity without paying flagship prices.

Best forSteam Deck and ROG Ally storage upgradesSurface and other 2230-slot laptopsAdding game or media capacity on a budgetReplacing a small 2230 boot drive
Pros
  • True 2230 length fits handhelds and compact laptops
  • PCIe 4.0 speeds up to 6,000 MB/s read
  • 1TB capacity in a single-sided short card
  • 320 TBW endurance rating and five-year warranty
  • Low power draw suits battery-powered handhelds
Cons
  • DRAM-less design slows down on long sustained writes
  • Write speed drops once the SLC cache fills
  • Not faster than premium 2230 drives in real use
  • No heatsink included, so check clearance

Kingston NV3 2230 1TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 prices at every store

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    $268.25Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Best BuyNew

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    $279.51Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Kingston NV3 2230 1TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 price history

Lowest price we've seen: $268.25 on Nov 9 at Newegg. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

  • 5 / 511 ratings

Ratings for the 1TB NV3 2230 are very high, and buyers mainly praise it as a cheap, easy capacity upgrade for handhelds and small laptops.

What people mention
  • FitPraisedBuyers say the 2230 length drops straight into handhelds and compact laptops.
  • SpeedPraisedOwners report a clear jump over older PCIe 3.0 drives in boot and load times.
  • Sustained writesMixedBurst speeds are strong, but long transfers slow once the cache fills.
  • ValuePraisedReviewers see it as an affordable way to add a terabyte to a small device.
  • HeatCriticisedSome note the drive gets warm during large game installs.

Specifications

M.2 Form Factor
2230Source
Wi-Fi
NoSource
TBW (terabytes written) (TB)
320Source
Depth (")
0.9Source

Questions and answers

Does it fit a Steam Deck or ROG Ally?
Yes. It is a single-sided M.2 2230 drive, the size both handhelds use. You still need to open the device and reimage or clone the old drive.
Is it faster than the WD SN770M or Crucial P310?
On paper the read speed is close, but those drives hold write speed better on long transfers. For game installs and everyday use the difference is small.
Does it have DRAM?
No. It is a DRAM-less drive that uses host memory buffer and SLC caching, which is why sustained writes drop after the cache fills.
What is the endurance rating?
Kingston rates it at 320 TBW, which is generous for a 1TB drive and fine for years of normal game and app use.
Do I need a heatsink?
No heatsink is included. In a handheld or laptop the existing shield is usually enough; in a desktop 2230 slot, check clearance before adding one.
Is it compatible with a PCIe 3.0 slot?
Yes, it will run at PCIe 3.0 speeds in an older slot. You lose the PCIe 4.0 bandwidth but keep the capacity.
Where is the Kingston NV3 2230 1TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 cheapest?
At Newegg, for $268.25, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Kingston NV3 2230 1TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 11 ratings.
Where can I buy the Kingston NV3 2230 1TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Best Buy.

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Form Factor
M.2Source
Width (")
1.2Source
Type
SSDSource
Weight (oz)
0.1Source
Placement
InternalSource
Size (GB)
1000Source
Height (")
0.1Source
Sequential Write (MB/s)
4000Source
Sequential Read (MB/s)
6000Source
Interface
U.3 PCIe 4.0 (NVMe)Source