Kingston
Kingston KC3000
A entry-level pick in the ssds line-up, with PCIe 4.0 up front.
50/100
PCIe 4.0M.2
£170best price at Amazon
In stock at 2 retailers
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Why we rate it
- Scores 50/100
- Built for the job
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Kingston KC3000 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Form factorM.2
InterfacePCIe 4.0
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKingston KC3000 vs Western Digital Black 500GB
Kingston KC3000Digital Black 500GB
| KingstonKingston KC3000This page | WesternDigital Black 500GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | — |
| Form factor | M.2 | 2.5 |
Who it's for
Is the Kingston KC3000 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.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Kingston KC3000 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Kingston KC3000?
Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the ssds class.
How does it compare to the Lexar ARES PRO 4TB Gen5?
The Lexar ARES PRO 4TB Gen5 scores 52/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
