Kingston NV3 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Kingston
76 Overall Score
vs
Samsung 870 EVO 500GB SATA III 2.5"
Samsung
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston NV3 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Kingston NV3 2230 SSD, praising its speed, compact size, and value for money. It works well in various setups including gaming laptops, external enclosures, and Raspberry Pi 5, with several noting it outperforms original drives. A few caveats exist regarding sustained write speeds under heavy loads, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Compact 2230 size
- Great value for money
- Works well in various devices
- Outperforms original drives
Cons
- Sustained write speeds drop under heavy load
- Not as good as real CFExpress cards
- May drop frames in high-bitrate recording
Performance 8
Value for money 6
Compatibility 5
Size 4
Heat generation 2
Sustained write speed 2
Samsung 870 EVO 500GB SATA III 2.5"
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are very satisfied with this SSD, praising its performance, value for money, and suitability for older systems. The verified reviews highlight excellent price and fast shipping, while Q&A confirms compatibility and RAID support. Overall, it's a reliable choice for upgrades.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast shipping
- Works well with older systems
- Good performance
- Supports RAID setup
Cons
- Limited sample size
- No negative feedback mentioned
Performance 2
Value for money 2
Compatibility 2
Shipping speed 1
Raid support 1
Scores
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Gaming
Console
Workstation
Portable
Specifications
| Kingston NV3 | Samsung 870 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | MKX |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston NV3 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Strong speed (77th percentile)
- Strong endurance (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
Samsung 870 EVO 500GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong endurance (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average random (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average capacity (26th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Kingston NV3
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 17 specs.