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Product Description
Kingston NV3 NVMe PCIe SSD – High-Speed Internal Storage (500GB–4TB)
Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD delivers high-capacity, next‑generation NVMe storage engineered for fast boot times, quicker load‑ups and smoother multitasking in laptops, small-form‑factor PCs and handheld gaming devices. Built on a Gen 4x4 NVMe controller, NV3 offers headline read/write performance that accelerates everyday workflows and gaming libraries while keeping power draw and heat low.
Available in single-sided M.2 2280 form factors and capacities from 500GB to 4TB, the NV3 balances performance and value—plus it ships with Acronis cloning software and a 5‑year limited warranty for reliable upgrades and easy data migration.
Features and Benefits
- Gen 4x4 NVMe PCIe performance for faster boot, app load and game level times.
- Available capacities: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB to scale storage for apps, media and games.
- Single-sided M.2 2280 for compatibility with laptops and small-form-factor systems.
- High sequential read/write performance (up to 6,000/5,000 MB/s stated by vendor).
- Lower power consumption and reduced heat help sustain performance in thermally constrained devices.
- Includes Acronis cloning software for straightforward data migration.
- 5‑year limited warranty for long-term peace of mind.
What's in the box
- Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (specified capacity)
- Acronis cloning software (license / download instructions)
Product Q&A
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Q: What performance can I expect from the NV3?
A: Kingston lists the NV3 as a Gen 4x4 NVMe device with headline sequential performance up to 6,000/5,000 MB/s (read/write). Actual speeds vary with capacity, host platform and thermal conditions. -
Q: Which devices will accept the NV3?
A: The NV3 fits systems that have an M.2 slot that supports PCIe NVMe (M key) in either 2280 lengths. Check your device’s documentation to confirm supported M.2 lengths and whether the slot supports NVMe (PCIe), not just SATA. -
Q: Is cloning my existing drive supported?
A: Yes — Kingston includes Acronis cloning software to simplify cloning your OS and data to the NV3 (see Kingston’s product documentation for download and activation steps). -
Q: What warranty covers this SSD?
A: The NV3 is covered by a 5‑year limited warranty from Kingston.
Specification
- Product: Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- Capacities: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB.
- Form Factors: M.2 2280 (22 x 80 mm)
- Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe (backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 hosts)
- Controller: Gen 4x4 NVMe controller
- Sequential Performance: Vendor-stated up to 6,000 MB/s (read) and up to 5,000 MB/s (write); performance varies by capacity and platform.
- Warranty: 5‑year limited warranty.
- Included Software: Acronis cloning software (download/activation included).
Compatibility
Device compatibility:
- Hardware: Requires an M.2 slot that supports PCIe NVMe (M key) 2280 length. Recommended: PCIe 4.0 x4 host for full Gen4 performance; backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 (reduced peak speeds).
- Not compatible with: Systems that only provide SATA M.2 slots (B‑key or SATA‑only M.2 sockets), devices with soldered/internal non‑removable storage, and systems that don’t physically accept 2280 modules.
OS compatibility:
- Mac: Compatible with macOS systems that support standard NVMe drives. macOS support for NVMe began with macOS 10.13 High Sierra; Not compatible with Macs that use factory‑soldered storage and no user‑accessible M.2 slot.
- Windows: Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64‑bit). Older Windows versions such as Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 require additional drivers and are not recommended for native NVMe operation.
- Other OS: Compatible with modern Linux distributions and Chrome OS that provide NVMe support; check distribution release notes for NVMe driver support.
Interface Requirements:
- PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot (recommended for full speeds)
- PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slot (compatible but with reduced peak throughput)
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