KingSpec 1TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2
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Обзор
The 30-Second Version
Flagship sequential speed at a budget price, but the DRAM-less design keeps it from being a true all-rounder. Great for game storage, just okay as a boot drive.
Pros & Cons
Плюсы
- Blazing 7400 MB/s sequential reads rival drives costing twice as much 94th
- 1200 TBW endurance is top-tier for a 1TB drive 91st
- Graphene cooling actually prevents thermal throttling
- PS5 ready and backward compatible with PCIe 3.0
Минусы
- DRAM-less design hurts random performance
- Random write speeds are just average
- KingSpec isn't exactly a household name for support
- Only a 3-year warranty when rivals offer 5
Факты
Performance
The sequential numbers are the headline here, and they're legit. 7400 MB/s read and 6600 MB/s write put this drive in the top 10% of everything we've tested, which is wild for a brand most people haven't heard of. The graphene heat spreader seems to do its job too, keeping sustained writes from falling off a cliff during long transfers. But the random performance tells a different story. It's solidly average, which means real-world tasks like booting Windows or loading a game with thousands of tiny files won't feel as snappy as the big sequential numbers suggest. The DRAM-less design is the likely culprit, and it shows.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 1000 |
| Form Factor | M.2 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 7400 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 6600 |
Hardware
| NAND | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | No |
Reliability
| Endurance (TBW) | 1200 |
| Warranty (years) | 3 |
Features
| Heatsink | No |
vs Competition
The Samsung 990 PRO is the obvious benchmark here, and it beats the KingSpec in random performance and warranty length, but it costs significantly more. The Crucial T500 is probably the closest real competitor, offering similar sequential speeds with better random performance and a 5-year warranty, though you'll pay a premium for it. The WD_BLACK SN7100 is another strong option if you want brand reliability and better all-around performance. If you're just chasing raw sequential speed per dollar, the KingSpec holds its own. If you want the best overall drive, the 990 PRO or T500 are worth the extra cash.
| Spec | KingSpec 1TB SSD | Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital Black SN850X | Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 | Crucial T500 | SanDisk WD_BLACK WDS800T2XHE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB | 4TB | 4TB | 4TB | 2TB | 8TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Seq Read | 7,400 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s | 7,200 MB/s |
| Nand Type | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Endurance | 1200 TBW | 2400 TBW | 2400 TBW | 4000 TBW | 1200 TBW | 4800 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Товар | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Отзывы пользователей | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KingSpec 1TB SSD | 90.5 | 61.4 | 53.7 | 54.9 | 93.7 | 51.6 | 62.9 |
| Samsung 9100 PRO Compare | 99.1 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 92.5 | 85.9 | 99.5 | 5.3 |
| Western Digital Black SN850X Compare | 88.5 | 95.2 | 89 | 92.5 | 88 | 95 | 10.7 |
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 Compare | 99.4 | 98.7 | 90.5 | 92.5 | 93.4 | 86.8 | 6.5 |
| Crucial T500 Compare | 93.8 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 78.4 | 82.9 | 95 | 19.9 |
| SanDisk WD_BLACK WDS800T2XHE Compare | 87.1 | 96 | 93.6 | 98.1 | 88 | 95 | 3.9 |
Цена
Value & Pricing
At USD 154 in the US, this drive is a steal for the sequential speed and endurance you're getting. The EUR pricing is all over the place though, ranging from EUR 147 to EUR 180 across four listings. If you're in Europe, shop around and grab the EUR 147 deal, because at EUR 180 you're getting into Samsung 990 PRO territory and that's a much better drive overall. For the US price, this is a solid value play.
Подробнее
Overview
The KingSpec Championship Edition is a budget-friendly PCIe 4.0 drive that punches way above its price class on paper. 7400 MB/s reads and 6600 MB/s writes put it right up there with drives costing a lot more, and the 1200 TBW endurance rating is genuinely impressive for a DRAM-less TLC drive. The one thing to know? You're getting flagship-level sequential speed without the flagship price tag, as long as you don't need top-tier random performance.
Common Questions
Q: Is this drive good for PS5?
Yes, it meets the PS5's 5500 MB/s minimum speed requirement with room to spare. The M.2 2280 form factor fits perfectly, and the graphene heat spreader helps keep temps in check during long gaming sessions.
Q: Does the DRAM-less design really matter?
For sequential transfers like moving large game files or video projects, not really. But for random reads and writes, like booting Windows or loading apps with tons of small files, you'll notice it's not as snappy as a drive with DRAM. It's a trade-off for the lower price.
Q: How does the 3-year warranty compare to competitors?
It's on the shorter side. Samsung and Crucial both offer 5-year warranties on their flagship drives. The 1200 TBW endurance rating is excellent though, so the drive should last a long time even with heavy use. The warranty is just less generous than what the big brands offer.
Who Should Skip This
If you're building a high-end workstation or want the absolute snappiest boot drive, this isn't it. The DRAM-less design and average random performance will leave you wanting more. Go grab a Samsung 990 PRO or Crucial T500 instead, especially if you can find one on sale. You'll pay more, but you'll get better random performance and a longer warranty.
Verdict
The KingSpec Championship Edition is a great budget pick if you need fast sequential transfers and don't want to pay Samsung or Crucial prices. The 7400 MB/s reads are real, the endurance is excellent, and the graphene cooling works. Just know that random performance is average at best, so if you're doing heavy mixed workloads or want the snappiest possible system drive, spend a bit more on the Crucial T500 or Samsung 990 PRO. For a game library drive or PS5 expansion on a budget, this is a winner.
