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Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. SNV3SM3/500G 500 GB M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-XT2R-3E16H MPN SNV3SM3/500G

500 GB M.2 2230 NVMe drive with PCIe 4.0 x4 for notebooks and gaming consoles, rated for 160 TB TBW

  • Compact M.2 2230 form factor fits slim notebooks and consoles
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface delivers fast data transfer speeds
  • 500 GB capacity provides ample space for games and applications
  • 160 TB TBW rating supports heavy write workloads over time
  • Listed by manufacturer in November 2025 for current platform compatibility

Compact M.2 2230 NVMe drive for thin devices

This Kingston NV3 drive uses the shorter M.2 2230 form factor and a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface to deliver 500 GB of internal storage. It is built for notebooks and gaming consoles that require the compact 2230 module length.

Suits thin notebooks and handheld consoles needing

Buyers with devices that accept only the shorter M.2 2230 size will find this drive fits correctly. Systems equipped with full-length M.2 slots or those requiring higher write endurance than 160 TB TBW should consider alternative models.

Endurance rated at 160 TB TBW

The drive carries a total bytes written rating of 160 TB, which indicates how much data can be written over its warranted lifespan. Compare this figure against your typical workload to confirm the drive matches your durability requirements.

Highlights

  • Compact M.2 2230 form factor fits slim notebooks and consoles
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface delivers fast data transfer speeds
  • 500 GB capacity provides ample space for games and applications
  • 160 TB TBW rating supports heavy write workloads over time
  • Listed by manufacturer in November 2025 for current platform compatibility

Specifications

BrandKingston
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size112 × 102 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Will this M.2 2230 drive fit in a laptop that only accepts the shorter 2230 form factor?

Yes, the drive is built to the M.2 2230 dimensions so it fits slots that require the shorter module length.

Does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface work in a PCIe 3.0 slot without losing the ability to boot?

The drive is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots and will still function as a boot device, though maximum throughput will be limited to the slot's capability.

What does the 160 TBW rating mean for everyday use on a notebook?

160 TBW indicates the total terabytes that can be written over the drive's warranted life; typical notebook workloads write far less per year, so the rating supports several years of normal use.

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