Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe M.2 2230 Gen4 SSD

The Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD (part number SNV3SM3/500G) is a compact, high-performance solid-state drive designed for users who need PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe speed in a small M.2 2230 form factor. Whether you are upgrading a mini PC, a compact workstation, or a handheld gaming device that accepts the shorter 2230 module, the NV3 delivers sequential read speeds of up to 5,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3,000 MB/s — performance figures made possible by the PCIe 4.0 interface running four lanes simultaneously. The 2230 form factor (22 mm wide, 30 mm long) is notably shorter than the common 2280 module, making the NV3 compatible with an expanding range of compact and handheld platforms that have adopted this smaller slot standard. Despite its reduced footprint, the drive does not compromise on the core NVMe feature set: it connects via the M.2 key M connector and uses the NVMe protocol for low-latency, high-throughput access compared to older SATA-based M.2 drives. Kingston backs the NV3 with a 5-year limited warranty, reflecting the brand's commitment to product reliability. This warranty coverage provides meaningful long-term confidence for everyday productivity, creative work, and gaming workloads at the 500GB capacity tier. The drive ships under Kingston's NV (NVMe Value) product line, which targets users seeking a substantial step up from SATA SSDs without paying flagship pricing. With 500GB of internal storage, it provides enough room for an operating system installation, a suite of applications, and a rotating library of games or media projects. Verifiable Specifications: - Part Number: SNV3SM3/500G - Capacity: 500GB - Form Factor: M.2 2230 - Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe - Sequential Read: up to 5,000 MB/s - Sequential Write: up to 3,000 MB/s - Warranty: 5-year limited - Storage Type: Internal SSD - Brand: Kingst