Kingston Technology 500G NV3 M.2 2230 NVMe SSD
- Capacity
- 500 GB
- Form factor
- M.2
- Read speed
- 5000 MB/s
- Write speed
- 3000 MB/s
- Interface
- PCI Express 4.0
- NAND type
- 3D NAND
- NVMe
- Y
- Depth
- 22 mm
- Width
- 30 mm
Overview
For high-speed, low-power storage needs
Kingston’s NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs are next-gen storage solutions powered by a Gen 4x4 NVMe controller, delivering read/write speeds of up to 6,000/5,000MB/s*. They come in both compact, single-sided M.2 2280 (22x80mm) and 2230 (22x30mm) sizes to expand storage in small-form-factor systems like laptops and handheld gaming consoles*****. They offer lower power consumption and reduced heat, optimising your system's performance without compromising value. Available in capacities from 500GB– 4TB** to give you all the space you need for applications, documents, photos, videos, games and more.
Gen 4x4 NVMe PCIe performance
Upgrade your system with read/write speeds up to 6,000/5,000MB/s*.
Small size, big performance
NV3 2280 and 2230 easily integrate into thin laptops and ultra-small PCs with M.2 connectors and limited space.
Increased storage space
Available in a variety of high capacities up to 4TB**, providing ample space to store files, videos, documents, and games with room to spare.
Store more, play more
With NV3 2230 upgrade compatible handheld gaming systems to get in the game faster*****.
Compatibility
- Requires 3D NAND memory — not interchangeable with other generations.
Compatibility data is automatically generated. Always verify critical specs before purchase.
Technical Specifications
General
9- NVMe
- Yes
- TBW rating
- 160
- M.2 SSD size
- 2230 (22 x 30 mm)
- Intended use
- Notebook/Game console
- Non-operating vibration tolerance
- 20
- Storage temperature
- -40 - 85
- Operating temperature
- 0 - 70
- PCI Express interface data lanes
- x4
- MTBF
- 200000 h
Physical
4- Depth
- 22 mm
- Width
- 30 mm
- Height
- 2.3 mm
- Weight
- 2.6 g
Ports & Connectivity
1- Interface
- PCI Express 4.0
Storage
5- Read speed
- 5000 MB/s
- NAND type
- 3D NAND
- Write speed
- 3000 MB/s
- Capacity
- 500 GB
- Form factor
- M.2
Logistics & Packaging
10- Package depth
- 8.13 mm
- Package width
- 101.6 mm
- Package height
- 114.3 mm
- Package weight
- 11.94 g
- Country of origin
- China,Taiwan
- Master (outer) case width
- 120.65
- Master (outer) case height
- 114.3
- Master (outer) case length
- 171.45
- Master (outer) case gross weight
- 384.15
- Products per master (outer) case
- 25
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Market Value History
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| 2025-06-19 | $53.99 |
| 2025-07-08 | $52.88 |
| 2025-07-21 | $52.27 |
| 2025-08-03 | $44.99 |
| 2025-09-28 | $45.99 |
| 2025-09-30 | $53.99 |
| 2025-10-10 | $50.23 |
| 2025-10-25 | $50.23 |
| 2025-10-28 | $55.25 |
| 2025-11-07 | $78.00 |
| 2025-11-10 | $60.79 |
| 2025-11-18 | $74.36 |
| 2025-12-02 | $107.99 |
| 2025-12-18 | $106.99 |
| 2025-12-22 | $106.99 |
| 2025-12-30 | $54.08 |
| 2026-01-15 | $59.49 |
| 2026-01-21 | $93.91 |
| 2026-01-26 | $93.76 |
| 2026-02-02 | $134.03 |
| 2026-02-09 | $133.79 |
| 2026-02-18 | $124.89 |
| 2026-02-23 | $127.88 |
| 2026-03-06 | $136.99 |
| 2026-03-18 | $135.70 |
| 2026-03-24 | $138.70 |
| 2026-03-30 | $138.93 |
| 2026-04-06 | $154.99 |
| 2026-04-17 | $149.26 |
| 2026-04-20 | $149.05 |
| 2026-04-27 | $148.87 |
| 2026-05-04 | $154.99 |
| 2026-05-12 | $154.99 |
| 2026-05-20 | $154.99 |
| 2026-06-07 | $158.90 |
| 2026-06-08 | $161.38 |
| 2026-07-26 | $144.99 |
| 2026-08-20 | $149.99 |
| 2026-08-25 | $149.99 |
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