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Kingston NV3 2TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | Up to 6000MB/s | SNV3SM3/2T0

Kingston NV3 2TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | Up to 6000MB/s | SNV3SM3/2T0

Bottom line: The Kingston NV3 2TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD: Gen 4x4 NVMe with reads up to 6,000MB/s and writes up to 5,000MB/s; main trade-off: M.2 2230 size fits handhelds and SFF only, not standard 2280 slots.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Gen 4x4 NVMe with reads up to 6,000MB/s and writes up to 5,000MB/s
  • ✓ Compact M.2 2230 fits Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other handhelds
  • ✓ Single-sided board slots into tight handheld and thin-laptop bays
  • ✓ Lower power draw and reduced heat for longer handheld runtime

Cons

  • ✗ M.2 2230 size fits handhelds and SFF only, not standard 2280 slots
  • ✗ Writes peak at 5,000MB/s, below top-tier Gen 4 SSDs
  • ✗ Value-tier NV3 controller, not aimed at sustained pro workloads
  • ✗ Caps at 2TB for large game libraries

Manufacturer description

Kingston’s NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs are next-gen storage solutions powered by a Gen 4x4 NVMe controller, delivering read/write speeds up to 6,000/5,000MB/s. It comes in both compact, single-sided M.2 2280 (22x80mm) and 2230 (22x30mm) sizes to expand storage in small form factor systems like laptops and handheld gaming consoles. They offer lower power consumption and reduced heat, optimizing your system's performance without compromising value. Available in capacities from 500GB – 4TB to give you all the space you need for applications, documents, photos, videos, games and more.

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Key Features

  • Ideal for high-speed, low-power storage
  • Gen 4x4 NVMe PCle performance
  • Capacities up to 2TB
  • Upgrade storage solutions for compatible handheld gaming devices and SFF PC.

Full Specifications

BrandKingston
Colorblue and white
Model NameSNV3SM3-2T0
Read Speed6000 megabytes_per_second
Form FactorM2
Media Speed5000
Model NumberSNV3SM3/2T0
CompatibilityPC
Hard Disk Size2 TB
Hard-Drive Size2 TB
Mfr Part NumberSNV3SM3/2T0
Number of Items1
Special FeatureM.2 2230 Solution for Handheld Gaming & SFF
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesLaptop, Small Form Factor PC
Data Transfer Rate6000 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure MaterialNand
Additional FeaturesM.2 2230 Solution for Handheld Gaming & SFF
Hard Disk InterfacePCIE x 4
Warranty Description5 Year Manufacturer

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