KingSpec 1TB M.2 2230 SSD
Status: KingSpec 1TB M.2 2230 SSD (1TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD M.2 2230): Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock 1TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD M.2 2230 on file; an Amazon search for "1TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD M.2 2230" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The KingSpec 1TB M.2 2230 SSD is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the ssds & storage category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by KingSpec's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored KingSpec 1TB M.2 2230 SSD using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. KingSpec'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.
Full Specifications
| Brand | KingSpec |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Cache Size | 256 GB |
| Model Name | NX-XXX |
| Read Speed | 3500 Megabytes Per Second |
| Model Number | NX-1TB 2230 |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Data Transfer Rate | 3500 Megabytes Per Second |
| Enclosure Material | 3D NAND |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Hard Disk Interface | NVMe |
| Hardware Connectivity | PCI Express x4 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1000 GB |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 256 GB |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 1.18"L x 0.87"W x 0.08"Th |
| Full listing title | KingSpec 1TB M.2 2230 SSD, M2 NVMe SSD Gen3x4 - Read Speed up to 3500MB/s, Internal PCIe3.0 SSD Compatible with Steam Deck/Microsoft Surface Pro 8/Laptop 3 |
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