Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Kingston
70 Overall Score
vs
Corsair 2TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Corsair
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Kingston NV3 SSD is generally well-regarded for its ease of installation, reliability, and speed, with several users reporting no issues. However, a notable concern is its price volatility, with one reviewer noting a significant price increase over a short period, making it less of a value buy at current prices. Overall, it performs well for OS storage and general use, but potential buyers should watch for fair pricing.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Fast performance
- Reliable
- Good for OS storage
- Works well in multiple systems
Cons
- Price volatility
- Overpriced due to memory shortage
Ease of installation 3
Performance 4
Reliability 5
Value for money 3
Price volatility 1
Compatibility 2
Corsair 2TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Console
Gaming
Workstation
Laptop
Portable
Specifications
| Kingston NV3 | Corsair 2TB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | PS5031-E31T |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong speed (76th percentile)
- Strong endurance (70th percentile)
Corsair 2TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong endurance (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.324score per dollar
vs
Corsair 2TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.145score per dollar
Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 2.2x better value for money
Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Corsair 2TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Winner: Corsair 2TB SSD
Scores 84 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
