Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 2280 SSD
PCIe 4.0 NVMe solid state drive for client and workstation systems
The Kingston NV3 SNV3S/500G is a 500GB M.2 2280 solid state drive using a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface. It is designed for compatible desktops, workstations, and notebooks that provide an M.2 2280 socket with PCIe NVMe support. The drive delivers sequential read speeds up to 6000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 3000 MB/s. Its compact single-sided M.2 format supports straightforward installation in systems with adequate clearance and thermal support. The NV3 uses 3D NAND and is supplied with a five-year limited warranty. Verify system slot support, BIOS compatibility, and available physical clearance before installation.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | SNV3S/500G |
| OEM/Manufacturer Part | Kingston SNV3S/500G |
| Type | Internal solid state drive |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| NAND Type | 3D NAND |
| Sequential Read | Up to 6000 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 3000 MB/s |
| Dimensions | 22 x 80 x 2.3 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Endurance | 160 TBW |
| Warranty | Five-year limited warranty |
500GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity.
Sequential performance reaches up to 6000 MB/s read and 3000 MB/s write.
Requires an M.2 socket supporting PCIe NVMe storage.
Which systems are compatible with the Kingston NV3 SNV3S/500G?
It is compatible with desktops, workstations, and notebooks that provide an M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe NVMe storage. A SATA-only M.2 slot does not support this drive.
Can this SSD operate in a PCIe 3.0 system?
Yes. The drive can operate in a compatible PCIe 3.0 x4 slot, but performance is limited by the host interface and will not reach PCIe 4.0 rated speeds.
Does the drive require a separate NVMe driver?
Modern Windows and Linux releases generally include NVMe support. System firmware should support NVMe booting when the drive is intended for use as a boot device.
What installation requirements apply?
Install the module in an M.2 2280 socket with PCIe NVMe support and secure it with the system's M.2 mounting hardware. Use an appropriate heatsink when required by the host platform.
What performance should administrators expect?
Kingston rates the 500GB model for sequential read speeds up to 6000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 3000 MB/s. Actual results depend on workload, host hardware, thermals, and available PCIe bandwidth.