KingSpec 2TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
KingSpec
66 Overall Score
vs
4TB SSD PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280
Kingston
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
KingSpec 2TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
4TB SSD PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280
72 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The SSD is positioned for high-power users, hardware enthusiasts, and gamers, with impressive read/write speeds of up to 14,800/14,000 MBps and a 4TB capacity. However, it lacks a heat sink, which may be a concern for sustained performance. Overall, the product is well-regarded for its speed and capacity, but the absence of a heat sink is a notable drawback.
Pros
- High read/write speeds
- Large 4TB capacity
- Suitable for gamers and enthusiasts
Cons
- No heat sink included
Performance speed 1
Storage capacity 1
Target audience 1
Cooling solution 1
Compatibility 1
Scores
Laptop
Workstation
Gaming
Console
Budget
Portable
Specifications
| KingSpec 2TB SSD | 4TB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 |
| 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 | — | SM2508 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
KingSpec 2TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
4TB SSD PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong endurance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
KingSpec 2TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.014score per dollar
vs
4TB SSD PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 22800.006score per dollar
KingSpec 2TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: 4TB SSD
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 17 specs.
