Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Entry-level PCIe 4.0 storage for compatible desktops and laptops
The Kingston NV3 1TB is an M.2 2280 NVMe solid-state drive for desktops, workstations, and laptops with a compatible PCIe 4.0 x4 slot. It uses the PCIe 4.0 interface and NVMe protocol to provide sequential read speeds up to 6000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 4000 MB/s. The drive provides 1TB of storage capacity in a compact single-sided M.2 form factor. With a rated endurance of 320 TBW and a five-year warranty, it is suited to operating system installation, application storage, general productivity, and gaming workloads. PCIe 4.0 performance requires a compatible host system; the drive can also operate in compatible PCIe 3.0 systems at the host interface's lower performance level.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | SNV3S/1000G |
| Manufacturer | Kingston |
| OEM/Manufacturer Part | SNV3S/1000G |
| Type | NVMe solid-state drive |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| NAND Type | 3D NAND |
| Sequential Read | Up to 6000 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 4000 MB/s |
| Endurance | 320 TBW |
| Drive Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Supported Systems | Desktops, workstations, and laptops with an M.2 PCIe NVMe slot |
| Warranty | 5 years |
1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD using a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface.
Sequential performance reaches up to 6000 MB/s read and 4000 MB/s write.
Requires an M.2 PCIe NVMe slot; PCIe 4.0 performance requires host support.
Which systems are compatible with the Kingston NV3 1TB?
It is compatible with desktops, workstations, and laptops that provide an M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot. Confirm the system supports the drive's physical length and PCIe NVMe storage before installation.
Will the drive work in a PCIe 3.0 system?
Yes. The NV3 can operate in a compatible PCIe 3.0 system, but transfer speeds will be limited by the host system's PCIe 3.0 interface.
Does this SSD require a special driver?
Modern Windows and Linux distributions generally include NVMe support. System firmware should support booting from an NVMe device when the drive will be used as a boot device.
What performance does the 1TB model provide?
The 1TB model is rated for sequential read speeds up to 6000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 4000 MB/s under supported PCIe 4.0 conditions.
How is the Kingston NV3 installed?
Install the drive into an available M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot, secure it with the system's M.2 retaining screw, and initialize or clone the drive using the operating system or deployment tool.