Kingston Unveils NV3 A Tiny M.2 2230 SSD for Laptops and Handheld Game Systems
Kingston has just brought out the NV3, a new small-state drive in the tiny M.2 2230 size. This drive uses the PCIe 4.0 line to push fast work for stuff like laptops and small game units where there isn't a lot of room.
Kingston NV3 Main Points
The NV3 packs a Gen 4x4 NVMe head and is on sale in three sizes, each with its own speed marks and last times.
Sizes & Speeds:
- 500 GB: 5,000 MB/s read, 3,000 MB/s write
- 1 TB: 6,000 MB/s read, 4,000 MB/s write
- 2 TB: 6,000 MB/s read, 5,000 MB/s write
Last Times (Terabytes Written):
- 500 GB: 160 TBW
- 1 TB: 320 TBW
- 2 TB: 640 TBW
Main Details:
- Line: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
- Size Form: M.2 2230
- Hold Time (MTBF): Up to 2 million hours
- Size: 22 x 30 x 2.3 mm
- Weight: 2.6g (500GB) / 2.8g (1TB & 2TB)
Cost Info
You can buy the Kingston NV3 at these prices:
- 500 GB: €42
- 1 TB: €61
- 2 TB: €118