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KingSpec

KingSpec XF-L 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-PWAK-ZFJ1V

M.2 2280 internal SSD with 2TB capacity, PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe 1.4 protocol delivering up to 4000 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write speeds for gaming and creative workloads

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity2TB
  • Memory Components3D NAND
  • InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4

Options XF-L 2TB 2280

  • Up to 4000 MB/s sequential read accelerates boot and load times
  • Up to 3700 MB/s sequential write speeds large-file transfers
  • 715 000 random read IOPS delivers snappy multitasking
  • 2400 TBW rating supports heavy workloads over the drive life
  • 36 W idle power draw extends laptop battery runtime

Capacity and use-case

The KingSpec XF-L 2TB M.2 2280 is an internal solid-state drive built for consumer desktops, laptops and NVMe-enabled NAS units. It targets gamers, video editors and other creative professionals who need large, fast storage for AAA titles, 4K or 8K footage and heavy project files.

PCIe 4.0 x4 interface

The drive connects through a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 link and runs the NVMe 1.4 protocol. That interface is the single specification that decides whether the SSD will operate at its rated speed; a system limited to PCIe 3.0 will cap the throughput well below the advertised 4000 MBps read and 3700 MBps write.

No heatsink included

The XF-L ships without a heatsink, so sustained workloads on platforms with restricted airflow — such as slim laptops or the PlayStation 5 expansion slot — may require an aftermarket heatsink to prevent thermal throttling. The supplier notes graphene heatsink compatibility and intelligent thermal algorithms, but the physical cooler is not bundled.

Highlights

  • Up to 4000 MB/s sequential read accelerates boot and load times
  • Up to 3700 MB/s sequential write speeds large-file transfers
  • 715 000 random read IOPS delivers snappy multitasking
  • 2400 TBW rating supports heavy workloads over the drive life
  • 36 W idle power draw extends laptop battery runtime

Specifications

BrandKingSpec
SeriesXF Series
ModelXF-L 2280
Part NumberXF-L 2TB 2280
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity2TB
Memory Components3D NAND
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4
ProtocolNVMe 1.4
Max Sequential ReadUp to 4000 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 3700 MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 715,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 890,000 IOPS
Terabytes Written (TBW)2400TB
MTBF1,000,000 hours
HeatSinkwithout HeatSink
Power Consumption (Idle)1.36W
Power Consumption (Active)6.75W
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature-25°C ~ +75°C
Operating Humidity5-95%
Height80mm
Width22mm
Depth2.1mm
Weight30g

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Questions about this item

What do the 4000 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write speeds mean for my daily workloads?

Those are peak sequential rates over PCIe 4.0 x4; real-world game loads, OS boots and large file copies will be noticeably faster than SATA drives, though sustained throughput depends on your motherboard lane allocation and thermal headroom.

Which interface and protocol does the drive use, and what limits do they impose?

It runs on PCIe 4.0 x4 with NVMe 1.4, so the practical ceiling is the bus bandwidth of roughly 8 GB/s; the controller tops out at the quoted 4000/3700 MB/s, and performance will drop to PCIe 3.0 speeds if installed in an older slot.

What physical space and mounting does the XF-L 2TB need?

It follows the M.2 2280 form factor — 80 mm long, 22 mm wide, single-sided — and fits any standard M-key slot in laptops, desktops or PS5 expansion bays; no heatsink is included, so ensure your board or console provides one.

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