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Kingshark M.2 2242 SSD 512GB Ngff Internal Solid State Drive High-Performance Hard Drive for Desktop Laptop SATA III 6Gb/s Includes SSD (512GB, M.2 2242)
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Kingshark M.2 2242 SSD 512GB Ngff Internal Solid State Drive High-Performance Hard Drive

Bottom line: The Kingshark M.2 2242 SSD 512GB Ngff Internal Solid State Drive: 512GB M.2 2242 form factor fits compact laptops and mini-PCs that reject full 2280 drives; main trade-off: SATA III caps sequential speed far below NVMe drives in the same M.2 slot.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 512GB M.2 2242 form factor fits compact laptops and mini-PCs that reject full 2280 drives
  • ✓ SATA III 6Gb/s interface works in older desktops and laptops without NVMe support
  • ✓ TRIM, garbage collection and bad-block management included for sustained write performance
  • ✓ S.M.A.R.T. monitoring plus ECC error correction on data transfers

Cons

  • ✗ SATA III caps sequential speed far below NVMe drives in the same M.2 slot
  • ✗ Kingshark is a lesser-known brand with limited third-party endurance testing
  • ✗ No TBW or explicit warranty length stated in the listing
  • ✗ 2242 length is uncommon; most desktop boards expect 2280 and need an adapter

Manufacturer description

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Kingshark M.2 2242 SSD 512GB Ngff Internal Solid State Drive… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. Kingshark gamer's ssds & storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for ssds & storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • 【Data Security】 KingShark SSD supports faulty block management, TRIM command, garbage collection technology, and S.M.A.R.T. The monitoring system and the ECC (error checking and correction) technology can provide optimized performance and increased security in data transmission.
  • 【Fast】 Start up your computer in just a few seconds. Up to 35x faster than a standard hard drive. Quicker startup, shutdown, app load, and response.
  • 【PREMIUM PARTICLES】 Kingshark Gamer SSDs are made with high-quality storage particles that have a long lifespan and high data reliability, which ensures that the SSDs maintain stable performance and data security even under prolonged use.
  • 【Stable】 You don't have to worry about your data. Our SSD product adopts the original flash memory chip and has passed the compatibility and reliability tests. Our SSD product features 1.75M Industrial Average Time To Failure (MTTF) and various error correction technologies, which can achieve long-lasting reliability.
  • 【Multiple Capacity Options】 Kingshark Gamer SSDs offer a variety of storage capacity options, such as 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, etc., to meet the needs of different users. Whether you are in the field of daily office, gaming and entertainment or professional design, you can choose the right capacity according to your actual needs.

Full Specifications

BrandKingshark gamer
ColorM.2 2242
Read Speed570 megabytes_per_second
Form FactorM2
Media Speed500 megabits_per_second
Model NumberM.2 2242 512GB
Built-In MediaSSD (512GB, M.2 2242)
Hard-Drive Size512 GB
Mfr Part NumberM.2 2242 512GB
Number of Items1
Special FeatureSolid State Drive
Hardware PlatformPC
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop, Laptop
Data Transfer Rate6000 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure MaterialSATA
Additional FeaturesSolid State Drive
Hard Disk InterfaceSerial ATA-300
Warranty Description3 years
Customer Package TypeFFP
Full listing titleKingshark M.2 2242 SSD 512GB Ngff Internal Solid State Drive High-Performance Hard Drive for Desktop Laptop SATA III 6Gb/s Includes SSD (512GB, M.2 2242)

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