Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe M.2 2230 Gen4 SSD

The Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe M.2 2230 Gen4 SSD (SKU: SNV3SM3/1T0) delivers PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe performance in a compact M.2 2230 form factor, making it a strong choice for upgrading laptops, mini PCs, and handheld gaming devices that require the shorter 2230 blade length. Powered by the PCIe Gen 4x4 interface, the NV3 1TB reaches sequential read speeds of up to 6,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s, substantially outpacing SATA-based drives and previous-generation NVMe solutions. This level of throughput benefits tasks such as large file transfers, application load times, OS boot sequences, and game level streaming where storage latency matters. The M.2 2230 form factor (22 mm wide, 30 mm long) is specifically designed for space-constrained builds where the more common 2280 blade simply does not fit. Devices such as the Steam Deck, Microsoft Surface range, and many compact business laptops use this shorter standard, making the NV3 a practical capacity upgrade without requiring a chassis change. With 1TB of storage, users gain ample room for a modern operating system, a productive application suite, and a meaningful game or media library. The drive connects via the M-Key M.2 slot and operates on the NVMe protocol, bypassing the AHCI overhead associated with SATA for lower queue depths and reduced CPU utilisation. Kingston backs the NV3 with a 5-year limited warranty, reflecting confidence in the drive's longevity for everyday workloads. Verifiable Specifications: - Model / SKU: Kingston NV3 / SNV3SM3/1T0 - Capacity: 1TB - Interface: PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe - Form Factor: M.2 2230 - Sequential Read: up to 6,000 MB/s - Sequential Write: up to 4,000 MB/s - Warranty: 5-year limited - Storage Type: Internal SSD - Brand: Kingst