KingSpec NX-512 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
The KingSpec NX-512 2230 delivers up to 3500 MB/s reads and 1300 MB/s writes over PCIe 3.0 x4, with TLC NAND and LDPC error correction for reliable data transfers. Its compact M.2 2230 form factor and caseless design fit Steam Deck, Ultrabooks, and Mini PCs, while the 3D NAND construction offers shock resistance. Best for budget-conscious gamers or professionals upgrading handheld consoles or slim laptops who need fast storage without the premium price.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average endurance (15th percentile)
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 512 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 3500 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 1300 |
Hardware
| NAND | TLC |
vs Competition
| Spec | KingSpec NX-512 | Samsung 990 PRO | Crucial T500 | Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO | MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade AGAMMIXS70B-2T-CS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 512GB | 2TB | 2TB | 2TB | 1TB | 2TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 3,500 MB/s | 7,450 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s |
| Nand Type | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Endurance | - | 1200 TBW | 1200 TBW | 1400 TBW | 3000 TBW | 1480 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KingSpec NX-512 | 57.4 | 61.9 | 53.6 | 34.9 | 14.8 | 54.2 | 76.4 |
| Samsung 990 PRO Compare | 93.7 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 78.6 | 86 | 95.4 | 23.2 |
| Crucial T500 Compare | 94 | 96.9 | 98.9 | 78.6 | 83 | 95.4 | 19.5 |
| Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO Compare | 98.2 | 98.6 | 97.5 | 78.6 | 91.2 | 52 | 24.3 |
| MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Compare | 94 | 81.1 | 94 | 55.5 | 98.8 | 95.4 | 43.6 |
| XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade AGAMMIXS70B-2T-CS Compare | 92.8 | 90.5 | 94 | 78.6 | 77.7 | 77.4 | 29.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From €132
We started tracking prices for this product on Nov 13, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
- Overall46.6
- Budget80.1
- Gaming27.1
- Laptop22.7
- Console16.4
- Portable64
- Workstation43.3
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