KingSpec
KingSpec P3 1TB SSD
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 1000 GB.
26/100
1000 GB550 MB/sSATA III500 MB/s2.5 InchTLC
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Why we rate it
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the KingSpec P3 1TB SSD wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity1000 GB
Capacity (TB)1 TB
Form factor2.5
InterfaceSATA III
Protocol6
Sequential performance
Sequential read550 MB/s
Sequential write500 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
NAND layers3
Endurance and reliability
Warranty3 years
Features
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKingSpec P3 1TB SSD vs Samsung Samsung 990 PRO 1TB
KingSpec P3 1TB SSDSamsung 990 PRO 1TB
| KingSpecKingSpec P3 1TB SSDThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 PRO 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26 /100 | 39 /100Better |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
| Seq read | 550 MB/s | 7450 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 500 MB/s | 6900 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 5.0 |
| Form factor | 2.5 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | — | 600 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the KingSpec P3 1TB SSD right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the KingSpec P3 1TB SSD worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 26/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the KingSpec P3 1TB SSD?
Its trim stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Crucial X10 2TB External Portable SSD?
The Crucial X10 2TB External Portable SSD scores 27/100 versus this one at 26/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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