Kingston Technology starts shipping NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Kingston Technology announced it is shipping the NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for users looking for high capacity 4×4 NVMe PCIe performance in a compact form factor.

The Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is a robust next-gen storage solution powered by a Gen 4×4 NVMe controller. The Kingston NV3 delivers read/write speeds of up to 6,000/5,000MB/s¹, ensuring a faster system capable of handling a variety of workloads, from editing to gaming. The drive optimizes system performance and delivers value without compromise. Its compact single-sided M.2 2280 (22x80mm) design allows for storage expansion up to 4TB^2,5 while saving space for other components. As a cost-effective storage solution, the NV3 is ideal for creators and gamers looking to enhance their PC performance.

“We are excited to elevate the user experience with the next-gen successor, NV3,” said Kingston. “Whether upgrading to meet the evolving demands of working from home or building a new gaming PC, the NV3 is designed to deliver speed and dependability at an attractive price point.”

Available in capacities from 500GB – 4TB, NV3 will give users storage space they need for applications, documents, photos, videos, games and more. NV3 will also include 1-year free Acronis® True Image for Kingston software, alongside the Kingston SSD Manager application, enabling users to monitor drive health and disk usage, update drive firmware, and securely erase data.

NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD Features and Specifications:

·        Form factor: M.2 2280

·        Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe

·        Capacities²: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB⁵

·        Sequential read/write¹:

o   500GB – 5,000/3,000MB/s

o   1TB – 6,000/4,000MB/s

o   2TB – 6,000/5,000MB/s

o   4TB – 6,000/5,000MB/s

·        NAND: 3D

·        Endurance (total bytes written)³:

o   500GB – 160TB

o   1TB – 320TB

o   2TB – 640TB

o   4TB – 1280TB

·        Storage temperature: -40°C~85°C

·        Operating temperature: 0°C~70°C

·        Dimensions: 22mm x 80mm x 2.3mm

·        Weight: 7g (All capacities)                                                    

·        Vibration Non-operating: 20G (20-1000Hz)

·        MTBF: 2,000,000 hours

·        Warranty/support⁴: Limited 3-year warranty with free technical support

^{This SSD is designed for use in desktop and notebook computer workloads and is not intended for Server environments.}

^{1 Based on “out-of-box performance” using a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage.}

^{2 Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and is thus not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash memory guide at kingston.com/flashguide.}

^{3 Total Bytes Written (TBW) is derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A).}

^{4 Limited warranty based on 3 years or “Percentage Used”, which can be found using the Kingston SSD Manager (Kingston.com/ SSDManager). For NVMe SSDs, a new unused product will show a Percentage Used value of 0, whereas a product that reaches its warranty limit will show a Percentage Used value of greater than or equal to one hundred (100). See Kingston.com/wa for details.}

^{5 4TB capacity launching in Q4 2024}