Kingston 1024G KC600 SATA3 2.5" SSD | SKC600/1024G

Name: Kingston 1024G KC600 SATA3 2.5" SSD | SKC600/1024G
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B07ZGWM58Q

Status: Kingston 1024G KC600 SATA3 2.5" SSD: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:24 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 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 1024G KC600 SATA3 2.5" SSD: 550/520 MB/s sequential read/write over the SATA III interface; main trade-off: SATA III interface caps speed well below NVMe M.2 drives.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:24 UTC

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 2 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 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 SATA: Kingston 120GB Q500 SATA3 2.5 SSD — $85.45 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:18 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $85.45

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-06

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 550/520 MB/s sequential read/write over the SATA III interface
✓ 90,000 IOPS random 4K read for fast boot and load times
✓ 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption with TCG Opal 2.0 and eDrive
✓ Full 1TB capacity built on 3D TLC NAND

Cons

✗ SATA III interface caps speed well below NVMe M.2 drives
✗ 2.5-inch form factor needs a drive bay and SATA cable
✗ 520 MB/s write speed trails faster current SATA rivals
✗ No DRAM cache or endurance (TBW) figure listed in specs

Manufacturer description

Kingston’s KC600 is a full-capacity SSD designed to provide remarkable performance and optimised to provide functional system responsiveness with incredible boot, loading and transfer times. It comes in both 2.5" and mSATA form factors using SATA Rev 3.0 interface with backwards compatibility. The KC600 utilises the latest 3D TLC NAND technology while supporting a full security suite that includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption, TCG Opal 2.0 and eDrive. It features read/write speeds of up to 550/520MB/s to efficiently store your data up to 2TB .

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Encryption Standard: 256-bit AES-XTS
Maximum Read Transfer Rate: 550 MB/s
Maximum Write Transfer Rate: 520 MB/s
Random 4KB Read: 90000IOPS

Full Specifications

Brand	Kingston
Color	Black
Weight	1024g
Model Name	SKC600
Read Speed	550 Megabytes Per Second
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Media Speed	520
Model Number	SKC600/1024G
Built-In Media	2.5" SSD
Item Type Name	ssd
Hard-Drive Size	1024 GB
Mfr Part Number	SKC600/1024G
Number of Items	1
Random 4KB Read	90000IOPS
Special Feature	Hardware Encryption
Hardware Platform	Linux, Mac, PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	6 Gigabits Per Second

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Amazon shows no buyable offer for Kingston 1024G KC600 SATA3 2.5" SSD at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same SATA is Kingston 240GB Q500 SATA3 2.5 SSD. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

View Current Price — $81.49