Kingston NV3 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Kingston
79 Overall Score
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Computer Memory Solutions SSDNow C82 512GB SATA III M.2 2280
Computer Memory Solutions
48 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
Computer Memory Solutions SSDNow C82 512GB SATA III M.2 2280
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Specifications
| Kingston NV3 | Computer Memory Solutions SSDNow C82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | MLC★ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 10★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Kingston NV3 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong speed (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
Computer Memory Solutions SSDNow C82 512GB SATA III M.2 2280
- Strong endurance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average speed (34th percentile)
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
Pricing
Kingston NV3 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22300.528score per dollar
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Computer Memory Solutions SSDNow C82 512GB SATA III M.2 22800.780score per dollar
Computer Memory Solutions SSDNow C82 512GB SATA III M.2 2280 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Kingston NV3
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
