Kingston NV3 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD — Sequential Read up to 6000MB/s, Write up to 5000MB/s, 3D NAND, 640 TBW Endurance, 2 Million Hours MTBF

Key Specifications

• Model : Kingston NV3 2TB
• Capacity : 2TB (2000GB)
• Form Factor : M.2 2280 (single-sided)
• Interface : PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4
• Controller : Silicon Motion SM2268XT2 (Dual-core ARM Cortex-R8, 12nm process)
• NAND Type : Kioxia BiCS6 3D QLC NAND (162-layer)
• Sequential Read Speed : Up to 6,000 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed : Up to 5,000 MB/s
• Endurance (TBW) : 640 TBW
• MTBF : 2,000,000 hours
• Power Consumption :
  • Idle : 0.58 W
  • Average : 2.3 W
  • Max : 3.9 W
• SLC Write Cache : ~508 GB (dynamic)
• Host Memory Buffer (HMB) : Supports up to 64 MB
• Power Loss Protection : No
• Encryption : No
• RGB Lighting : No
• PS5 Compatible : Yes
• Operating Temperature : 0°C to 70°C
• Storage Temperature : -40°C to 85°C
• Dimensions : 80 mm x 22 mm x 2.3 mm
• Weight : Approximately 7 g
• Warranty : 3-year limited warranty

Performance Features

• High-Speed Storage : Delivers up to 6,000 MB/s read and 5,000 MB/s write speeds for fast file transfers, game loads, and system responsiveness
• PCIe Gen4 Optimization : Leverages full bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 for improved performance over older standards
• Dynamic SLC Cache : Provides ~508 GB of dynamic SLC caching to maintain high write speeds during large data transfers
• Host Memory Buffer (HMB) : Uses system RAM as a cache buffer when no onboard DRAM is present (up to 64 MB supported)
• Balanced Cost & Performance : Combines cost-effective QLC NAND with a powerful controller for efficient storage without compromising too much on speed

Design & Reliability

• Single-Sided M.2 2280 Design : Compact and lightweight, ideal for laptops and small form factor desktops
• No Power Loss Protection or Encryption : Not included in this model
• Thermal Efficiency : Designed for standard thermal management; no additional cooling required
• PS5 Compatibility : Verified for use in PlayStation 5 expansion slots
• Minimalist Aesthetic : No RGB lighting, focused on performance and reliability

Compatibility

• Motherboard Support : Works with any motherboard that supports PCIe 4.0 and M.2 NVMe drives
• System Requirements : Requires a compatible PCIe Gen4 x4 slot and BIOS/UEFI firmware supporting NVMe 1.4
• PS5 Expansion Support : Can be used as an expansion drive in PlayStation 5 systems (subject to console firmware requirements)