Kingston
Kingston NV3 1TB
The Kingston NV3 1TB lands as a entry-level ssd, built around 1000 GB.
24/100
1000 GB6000 MB/sNVMe3000 MB/s350 TBWM.2 2280
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Why we rate it
- Scores 24/100
- Built for the job
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Kingston NV3 1TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity1000 GB
Capacity (TB)1 TB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
ProtocolNVMe
Sequential performance
Sequential read6000 MB/s
Sequential write3000 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
Endurance and reliability
Endurance350 TBW
Warranty3 years
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKingston NV3 1TB vs Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB
Kingston NV3 1TBWD_BLACK SN850P 1TB
| KingstonKingston NV3 1TBThis page | Western DigitalWD_BLACK SN850P 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24 /100 | 38 /100Better |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
| Seq read | 6000 MB/s | 7300 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 3000 MB/s | 6600 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVMe | NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 350 TBW | 600 TBWBetter |
Who it's for
Is the Kingston NV3 1TB 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 NV3 1TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 24/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Kingston NV3 1TB?
Its overall 24/100 rating against the rest of the ssds class.
How does it compare to the Crucial P310 2TB NVMe SSD?
The Crucial P310 2TB NVMe SSD scores 25/100 versus this one at 24/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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