Kingston A400 480GB SSD

The Kingston A400 480GB SATA SSD is a reliable, high-performance solid-state drive designed to breathe new life into ageing desktops and laptops. By replacing a traditional mechanical hard drive with the A400, you gain dramatically faster boot times, quicker application loading, and smoother multitasking — all without any of the noise, heat, or fragility associated with spinning-disk storage. Built on 3D NAND flash memory and powered by a modern controller, the A400 delivers sequential read speeds of up to 500 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 450 MB/s over the SATA Revision 3.0 interface. This makes everyday computing tasks feel noticeably snappier compared to conventional hard drives. Because the A400 has no moving parts, it is inherently more resistant to physical shock and vibration than a mechanical drive. This durability makes it an excellent choice for laptops and portable computers where bumps and movement are part of everyday use. The drive also runs cooler and quieter than its mechanical counterparts, contributing to a more comfortable computing environment. The 2.5-inch form factor fits seamlessly into standard laptop drive bays and desktop caddies, and the drive is also compatible with 3.5-inch desktop bays when used with an appropriate bracket adapter. At 480 GB, it offers ample space for your operating system, productivity applications, photos, videos, and documents. Kingston backs the A400 with a 3-year warranty, giving you added confidence in its long-term reliability. Verified Specifications: • Capacity: 480 GB • Interface: SATA Revision 3.0 • Form Factor: 2.5-inch • Sequential Read Speed: Up to 500 MB/s • Sequential Write Speed: Up to 450 MB/s • NAND Type: 3D NAND Flash • Dimensions: 100.0 mm × 69.9 mm × 7.0 mm • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C • Storage Temperature: −40°C to 85°C • MTBF (Life Expectancy): 2,000,000 hours • Warranty: 3 Years • NVMe: No (SATA only) • Intended Use: Desktop and notebook workloads (not designed for server environments)