Netac
Netac NV3000 500GB
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 500 GB.
29/100
500 GB3300 MB/sNVMe2400 MB/sM.2PCIe 3.0
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Why we rate it
- Heatsink included
- Scores 29/100
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Netac NV3000 500GB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity500 GB
Form factorM.2
InterfaceNVMe
PCIe generationPCIe 3.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read3300 MB/s
Sequential write2400 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
Endurance and reliability
Warranty3 years
Features
Heatsink includedYes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 3.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNetac NV3000 500GB vs Sabrent Sabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD
Netac NV3000 500GBSabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD
| NetacNetac NV3000 500GBThis page | SabrentSabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29 /100 | 39 /100Better |
| Capacity | 500 GB | 2000 GBBetter |
| Seq read | 3300 MB/s | 14000 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 2400 MB/s | 12000 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVMe | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | — | 1400 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Netac NV3000 500GB 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 Netac NV3000 500GB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 29/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Netac NV3000 500GB?
Its heatsink included stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Netac ZSLIM 2TB External SSD?
The Netac ZSLIM 2TB External SSD scores 30/100 versus this one at 29/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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