Gen 4x4 NVMe PCIe performance
Delivers read/write speeds of up to 3,500/2,800MB/s{{Footnote.N64559}} for an overall faster system.
Substantial performance upgrade in high capacity
NV2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD Upgraded performance for thinner notebooks and systems
Kingston’s NV2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is a substantial next-gen storage solution powered by a Gen 4x4 NVMe controller. NV2 delivers read/write speeds of up to 3,500/2,800MB/s{{Footnote.N64559}} with lower power requirements and lower heat to help optimise your system’s performance and deliver value without sacrifice. The compact single-sided M.2 2280 (22x80mm) design expands storage by up to 4TB{{Footnote.N37130}} while saving space for other components, making NV2 ideal for thinner notebooks, small-form-factor (SFF) systems and DIY motherboards.
Available in capacities from 250GB – 4TB{{Footnote.N37130}} to give you all the space you need for applications, documents, photos, videos and more.
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Gen 4x4 NVMe PCIe performance
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Ideal for laptops & small-form-factor PCs
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Capacities up to 4TB{{Footnote.N37130}}
Key Features
Ideal for systems with limited space
Easily integrate into designs with M.2 connectors. Perfect for thin laptops and small-form-factor PCs.
Extended capacities
Available in a range of high capacities up to 4TB{{Footnote.N37130}} to meet your data storage requirements.
Awards and Reviews
Amazing price/performance, No thermal throttling, no heatsink needed, Excellent synthetic results
Specifications
| Form factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
| Capacities{{Footnote.N37130}} | 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
| Sequential read/write{{Footnote.N64559}} | 250GB – 3,000/1,300MB/s 500GB – 3,500/2,100MB/s 1TB – 3,500/2,100MB/s 2TB - 4TB – 3,500/2,800MB/s |
| NAND | 3D |
| Endurance (Total bytes written){{Footnote.N52588}} | 250GB – 80TB 500GB – 160TB 1TB – 320TB 2TB – 640TB 4TB – 1280TB |
| Storage temperature | -40°C~85°C |
| Operating temperature | 0°C~70°C |
| Dimensions | 22mm x 80mm x 2.2mm |
| Weight | 7g (all capacities) |
| Vibration operating | 2.17G (7-800 Hz) |
| Vibration non-operating | 20G (20-1000Hz) |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
| Warranty/Support{{Footnote.N57236}} | Limited 3-year warranty with free technical support |
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