- clean processing
- modern technology
- Very good performance (especially 4K)
- DRAM cache
- decent durability
- Power consumption remains within limits
Kingston KC3000
512 GB, M.2 2280More than 10 pieces in stock at supplier
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Product details
The Kingston KC3000 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD offers top-level performance with its Gen 4x4 NVMe controller and 3D TLC NAND. Upgrade your drive storage and simultaneously enhance your system's reliability to keep up with demanding workloads and achieve better performance in software applications such as 3D rendering and 4K+ content creation. With impressive read and write speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s, the drive ensures improved workflows in high-performance desktop and laptop PCs, making it ideal for power users seeking the fastest speeds on the market. The compact M.2 2280 design seamlessly integrates into motherboards, providing more flexibility where power users prioritize responsiveness and excellent load times.
Interface | PCIe |
Interface version | PCIe 4.0 |
Protocol | NVMe |
Read transfer speed | 7000 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 3900 MB/s |
Max. random 4K read | 900000 IOPS |
Max. random 4K write | 450000 IOPS |
Item number | 17274156 |
Manufacturer | Kingston |
Category | SSD |
Manufacturer No. | SKC3000S/512G |
Release date | 25-10-2021 |
SSD type | M.2 SSD |
Form factor | M.2 2280 |
Storage capacity | 512 GB |
Interface | PCIe |
Interface version | PCIe 4.0 |
Protocol | NVMe |
Read transfer speed | 7000 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 3900 MB/s |
Memory type (NAND) | TLC |
Max. random 4K read | 900000 IOPS |
Max. random 4K write | 450000 IOPS |
Storage Cooling | without heatsink |
Scope of application | Allrounder |
SSD controller | Phison E18 |
Max. TBW | 400 TB |
MTBF | 1800000 h |
Power consumption | 2.70 W |
Country of origin | China, Taiwan |
CO₂ emissions | 9,02 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 0,23 |
Scope of delivery | SSD |
Length | 8 cm |
Width | 2.20 cm |
Height | 0.22 cm |
Weight | 7.09 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 18.50 cm |
Width | 13 cm |
Height | 0.70 cm |
Weight | 24 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 19.Adata1 %
- 19.Intel1 %
- 19.Kingston1 %
- 22.Corsair1,1 %
- 22.HPE1,1 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Verbatim0 days
- 8.Crucial1 day
- 9.Kingston2 days
- 9.Kioxia2 days
- 9.PNY2 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «SSD» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 3.Silicon Power1,6 %
- 5.Lexar1,8 %
- 6.Kingston1,9 %
- 7.Adata2 %
- 7.MSI2 %