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SNV3S-500G

Kingston SNV3S 500GB M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive

Kingston - Kingston SNV3S 500GB M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive, 5000 MB/s Sequential Read Speed, 3000 MB/s Sequential Write Speed, 3D NAND
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SNV3S-500G

Kingston SNV3S 500GB M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive

Kingston SNV3S 500GB M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive, 5000 MB/s Sequential Read Speed, 3000 MB/s Sequential Write Speed, 3D NAND

Overview Summary:

The Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (SNV3S/500G) is a reliable high-speed storage solution ideal for South African users upgrading laptops or desktops. With up to 5,000MB/s read and 3,000MB/s write speeds, it dramatically improves boot times, file transfers, and overall system responsiveness. Its compact M.2 2280 form factor makes it perfect for space-limited builds like thin notebooks and small-form-factor PCs.

Designed for performance and efficiency, the NV3 includes Acronis cloning software for easy migration and features lower power consumption and heat output. Whether you're expanding storage for games, work files, or media, the NV3 is a solid entry into Gen 4 NVMe speed without breaking the bank.

What tier does this fall into?

Mid-range Gen 4 NVMe

What is this best for?

Gaming, everyday use, content storage, system upgrades

Overview:

  • Part Number: SNV3S/500G
  • Gen 4x4 NVMe PCIe performance
  • Includes Acronis cloning software
  • Up to 5,000MB/s read, 3,000MB/s write

Features:

NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD For high-speed, low-power storage needs
Kingston's NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is a next-gen storage solution powered by a Gen 4x4 NVMe controller, delivering read/write speeds of up to 6,000/5,000MB/s . It offers lower power consumption and reduced heat, optimising your system's performance without compromising value. The compact, single-sided M.2 2280 (22x80mm) design expands storage by up to 4TB conserving space for other components. Experience NVMe speeds with NV3.

Available in capacities from 500GB - 4TB to give you all the space you need for applications, documents, photos, videos, games and more.

  • Gen 4x4 NVMe PCIe performance
  • Ideal for high-speed, low-power storage
  • Capacities of up to 4TB

Gen 4x4 NVMe PCIe performance
Upgrade your system with read/write speeds of up to 6,000/5,000MB/s.

Ideal for systems with limited space
Easily integrate into designs with M.2 connectors. Perfect for thin laptops and small-form-factor PCs.

Increased storage space
Available in a variety of high capacities up to 4TB providing ample space to store files, videos, documents and games with room to spare.


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Specifications
Product Code SNV3S/500G
Form factor M.2 2280
Interface PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Capacities 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Sequential read/write 500GB - 5,000 / 3000MB/s
1TB - 6,000 / 4,000MB/s
2TB - 4TB - 6,000 / 5,000MB/s
NAND 3D
Endurance (total bytes written) 500GB - 160TB
1TB - 320TB
2TB - 640TB
4TB - 1280TB
Storage temperature -40degreesC~85degreesC
Operating temperature 0degreesC~70degreesC
Dimensions 22mm x 80mm x 2.3mm
Weight 7g (all capacities)
Vibration non-operating 20G (10-1000Hz)
MTBF 2,000,000 hours

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