Kingston HyperX 3K 240 GB SATA III 2.5-Inch 6.0 Gb/s Solid State Drive SH103S3/240G

Name: Kingston HyperX 3K 240 GB SATA III 2.5-Inch 6.0 Gb/s Solid State Drive SH103S3/240G
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B007R67FTY

Status: Kingston HyperX 3K 240 GB SATA III 2.5-Inch 6.0… (240GB SATA): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:31 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 240GB SATA): Kingston 240GB Q500 SATA3 2.5 SSD, $81.49 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 06:16 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Kingston HyperX 3K 240 GB SATA III 2.5-Inch 6.0 Gb/s Solid State: 555MB/s read, 510MB/s write over SATA 6Gb/s; main trade-off: 240GB fills fast with modern game installs.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:31 UTC

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 240GB SATA: Kingston 240GB Q500 SATA3 2.5 SSD — $81.49 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 06:16 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $81.49

Same 240GB SATA: INLAND Pro 240GB SSD 3D NAND SATA III 2.5" 7mm… — $52.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:15 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $52.99

Same 240GB SATA: Crucial BX500 240GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch… — $62.98 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 22:13 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $62.98

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 555MB/s read, 510MB/s write over SATA 6Gb/s
✓ Ships with 3.5-inch bracket and mounting screws
✓ Kingston 3-year warranty plus free tech support
✓ SandForce controller with 3000 P/E synchronous NAND

Cons

✗ 240GB fills fast with modern game installs
✗ SATA III ceiling sits well below NVMe drives
✗ 9.5mm height may not fit slim ultrabooks
✗ Older SandForce platform, no newer 3D NAND

Manufacturer description

Product DescriptionBudget-minded gamers and enthusiasts will benefit from the lower price of Kingston's new HyperX 3K SSD. This solid-state drive combines premium 3000 program-erase cycle synchronous NAND with the second-generation SandForce controller. Its lower price means more users can experience ultra-responsive gaming, multitasking and multimedia computing power. 3K loads games and applications faster, increases frames per second (FPS) for an improved gaming experience and allows for quick transfers and edits of large media files. HyperX 3K provides high-speed SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s)…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Package includes 2.5-Inch SSD, 3.5-Inch bracket and mounting screws
555MB/sec read and 510MB/sec write speeds
Faster boot times and application loads than hard drives
No moving mechanical parts gives it longer life and ability to handle rougher conditions
Backed by Kingston's three year warranty and free technical support
Support for SATA Rev 3.0

Full Specifications

Brand	Kingston
Color	240GB
Weight	240g
Model Name	HyperX 3K
Read Speed	555 megabytes_per_second
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Media Speed	510 megabits_per_second
Model Number	SH103S3/240G
Built-In Media	2.5-Inch SSD, 3.5-Inch bracket, mounting screws
Hard-Drive Size	240 GB
Mfr Part Number	SH103S3/240G
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Item Part Number	SH103S3/240G, SH103S3240G
Hardware Platform	PC, laptop
Installation Type	Bracket Mount,Screw In
Compatible Devices	This drive is compatible with any server that accepts 2.5" x 9mm (Fits in ALL laptops) SATA drives
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	Solid State
Warranty Description	3 year limited

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Amazon shows no buyable offer for Kingston HyperX 3K 240 GB SATA III 2.5-Inch 6.0… at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 240GB SATA is Kingston 240GB Q500 SATA3 2.5 SSD. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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