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Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. NV3 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-80CF-1AWTM

A 500GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive delivering 5000MB/s reads and 3000MB/s writes in a single-sided M.2 2280 form factor with 160TBW endurance

  • Max Sequential ReadUp to 5000MB/s
  • Max Sequential WriteUp to 3000MB/s
  • 4KB Random ReadUp to 350,000 IOPS
  • Sustained Sequential Read5000MB/s
  • Sustained Sequential Write3000MB/s
  • 4KB Random WriteUp to 280,000 IOPS

NV3 500GB

  • Fast game loading with 5000MB/s read speed
  • Quick file saves at 3000MB/s write speed
  • Responsive multitasking from 350000 IOPS random read
  • Reliable storage backed by 160TBW endurance rating
  • Efficient laptop upgrades using 0.07W idle power

Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

The Kingston NV3 500GB is an internal solid state drive built for desktops, laptops and portable game devices. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface with 3D TLC NAND and a Phison PS5021-E21 controller. The single-sided M.2 2280 PCB fits thin chassis and compact hosts. It targets faster game loading and file rendering for everyday use.

Low power draw and passive cooling

Typical active power consumption is 3.2W and idle consumption is 0.07W. The drive generates little heat and operates without an extra heatsink. Shock resistance reaches 1000G and vibration resistance covers 5G at 10–2000Hz and 20G at 10–1000Hz. These traits keep the SSD stable in mobile and desktop environments.

Single-sided design frees motherboard space

The M.2 2280 form factor plugs directly into a standard M.2 slot with no additional mounting hardware. Single-sided layout leaves clearance for tight motherboards and small-form-factor builds. Endurance is rated at 160TBW with an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours. Compatible with mainstream desktops, notebooks, mini PCs and all-in-one systems.

Highlights

  • Fast game loading with 5000MB/s read speed
  • Quick file saves at 3000MB/s write speed
  • Responsive multitasking from 350000 IOPS random read
  • Reliable storage backed by 160TBW endurance rating
  • Efficient laptop upgrades using 0.07W idle power

Specifications

Max Sequential ReadUp to 5000MB/s
Max Sequential WriteUp to 3000MB/s
4KB Random ReadUp to 350,000 IOPS
Sustained Sequential Read5000MB/s
Sustained Sequential Write3000MB/s
4KB Random WriteUp to 280,000 IOPS
ControllerPhison PS5021-E21
ConnectorM.2 NVMe edge connector
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity500GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Power Consumption (Active)Typical 3.2W
Power Consumption (Idle)Typical 0.07W
Max Shock Resistance1000G
Max Vibration Resistance5G (10–2000Hz)
20G (10–1000Hz)
BrandKingston
SeriesNV3
ModelKingston NV3 500GB
Part NumberSNV3S500G
Device TypeM.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive
Used ForDesktop PC, Gaming Laptop, Notebook, Mini PC, All-in-One PC storage upgrade; for games, large files, video editing, daily office use
FeaturesPCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface, single-sided M.2 2280 design, 3D TLC NAND flash, Phison PS5021-E21 controller, low power consumption, shock & vibration resistance, MTBF 2,000,000 hours, compatible with most M.2 NVMe slots
Height2.30mm
Width22mm
Depth80mm
Weight2.6
Package Content1 × Kingston NV3 NVMe M.2 SSD
User manual

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Questions about this item

Will this 500GB M.2 2280 drive fit a thin-and-light laptop?

Yes. The single-sided PCB is built to the 2280 length and the drive draws only 3.2W active and .07W idle, so it fits and runs cool in slim notebooks.

Does my motherboard need a heatsink for this SSD?

No. The drive is rated for passive heat dissipation and the manufacturer states no extra heatsink is required for normal operation.

What does the 160TBW endurance figure mean for daily use?

It means you could write roughly 160 terabytes of data over the life of the drive — far more than typical gaming, office or video-editing workloads generate.

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