2048 GB · M.2 2280 with thin heat spreader · SKC3000D/2048G
A 2048 GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD rated up to 7,000 MB/s read and write, with 3D TLC NAND, a Phison E18 controller, DRAM cache and a 1,600 TB endurance rating.
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.
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Manufacturer specifications1000 GB · M.2 2280 · SNV3S/1000G
A 1 TB (1000 GB) PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD rated up to 6,000 MB/s read and 4,000 MB/s write, in a single-sided M.2 2280 module with a 320 TB endurance rating.
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.
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Decimal storage capacity: 1 TB = 1,000 GB. Formatting and system use reduce available space.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage.
Check the connection before the capacity. M.2 NVMe modules and 2.5-inch SATA drives are not interchangeable. Check the host’s protocol, slot or bay, power connection and clearance. Rated speeds use different test systems; we do not turn them into a speed score or overall winner.
8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Published endurance rating derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A). Warranty ends on the stated time or wear conditions. This is not a guaranteed service life.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsManufacturer specification · Published endurance rating derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A). Warranty ends on the stated time or wear conditions. This is not a guaranteed service life.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Check the host's clearance for this module configuration.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Check the host's clearance for this module configuration.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetCheck the exact drive envelope and host cooling requirements. A factory heatsink can change clearance and removal restrictions; its presence alone does not prove faster sustained performance.
Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Double-sided module. Dimensions apply to this capacity/configuration; allow installation clearance.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Single-sided module. Dimensions apply to this capacity/configuration; allow installation clearance.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer drive weight for this capacity, excluding packaging.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Manufacturer drive weight for this capacity, excluding packaging.
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer confirms DRAM caching but does not state its capacity in this specification; no size is guessed.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not say whether it has onboard DRAM.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed controller.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not name the controller for this capacity.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer terminology.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification
Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not list DirectStorage support for this model.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not list DirectStorage support for this model.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to random 4K claim for 2048 GB, out of box on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Queue depth, test software/firmware and sustained results are not supplied.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to random 4K claim for 2048 GB, out of box on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Queue depth, test software/firmware and sustained results are not supplied.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed thin graphene aluminium heat spreader.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
The reviewed exact manufacturer sources identify NVMe but do not state its protocol version. An omitted version does not establish a different version or missing NVMe support. · Manufacturer specification
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetThe complete reviewed exact manufacturer technical source identifies NVMe but does not state its protocol version. Omission does not establish a different revision or missing NVMe support. · Manufacturer specification
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · 2048 GB column. The average workload is not specified. Read and write maxima are separate operating states.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston describes low power use but gives no power figures for this model. No estimate is invented.
Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating vibration rating. No independent drop, shock or reliability test is implied.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
10 shared fields have the same recorded value.
| Specification | Kingston KC3000 | Kingston NV3 |
|---|---|---|
CapacityDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | 2048 GB | 1000 GB |
SSD / HDD Sources | SSD | SSD |
Interface and version SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe | PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe |
Form factor SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Part configuration; physical and electrical compatibility both matter. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Part configuration; physical and electrical compatibility both matter. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
Drive dimensionsDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Double-sided module. Dimensions apply to this capacity/configuration; allow installation clearance. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Single-sided module. Dimensions apply to this capacity/configuration; allow installation clearance. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | 80 × 22 × 3.5 mm | 80 × 22 × 2.3 mm |
Drive weightDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer drive weight for this capacity, excluding packaging. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer drive weight for this capacity, excluding packaging. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | 9.7 g | 7 g |
Module sidesDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Check the host's clearance for this module configuration. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Check the host's clearance for this module configuration. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | Double-sided | Single-sided |
Heat spreader SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed thin graphene aluminium heat spreader. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 No source recorded. | Low-profile graphene aluminium heat spreader | Not provided |
Rated performance and conditionsDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 7000 MB/s sequential write | Up to 6000 MB/s sequential read; up to 4000 MB/s sequential write |
Rated sequential readDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | 7000 MB/s | 6000 MB/s |
Rated sequential writeDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | 7000 MB/s | 4000 MB/s |
Rated random 4K read SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to random 4K claim for 2048 GB, out of box on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Queue depth, test software/firmware and sustained results are not supplied. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 No source recorded. | 1000000 IOPS | Not provided |
Rated random 4K write SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to random 4K claim for 2048 GB, out of box on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Queue depth, test software/firmware and sustained results are not supplied. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 No source recorded. | 1000000 IOPS | Not provided |
NAND type SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer terminology. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Kingston lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | 3D TLC | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Controller SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed controller. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not name the controller for this capacity. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | Phison E18 | Not listed by the manufacturer |
DRAM cache present SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer confirms DRAM caching but does not state its capacity in this specification; no size is guessed. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not say whether it has onboard DRAM. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | Yes | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Subject to original-purchase eligibility and full manufacturer terms. Published TBW is a separate endurance rating from the wear-indicator warranty limit. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Subject to original-purchase eligibility and full manufacturer terms. Published TBW is a separate endurance rating from the wear-indicator warranty limit. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditions | 5-year conditional limited warranty, or NVMe Percentage Used reaching or exceeding 100 in Kingston SSD Manager, whichever occurs first | 5-year conditional limited warranty, or NVMe Percentage Used reaching or exceeding 100 in Kingston SSD Manager, whichever occurs first |
Limited warranty time SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Maximum time term; coverage can end earlier at NVMe Percentage Used reaching or exceeding 100 in Kingston SSD Manager. Eligibility and full terms apply. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Maximum time term; coverage can end earlier at NVMe Percentage Used reaching or exceeding 100 in Kingston SSD Manager. Eligibility and full terms apply. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditions | 5 years | 5 years |
Published endurance rating (TBW)Different SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Published endurance rating derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A). Warranty ends on the stated time or wear conditions. This is not a guaranteed service life. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Published endurance rating derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A). Warranty ends on the stated time or wear conditions. This is not a guaranteed service life. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditions | 1600 TB | 320 TB |
Manufacturer workload scope SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Workload limitation in the datasheet. Not intended for enterprise or server use. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Workload limitation in the datasheet. Not intended for enterprise or server use. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | Desktop and notebook workloads; not intended for servers | Desktop and notebook workloads; not intended for servers |
Manufacturer MTBF rating SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer statistical MTBF claim, not an individual drive lifespan or guaranteed operating time. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer statistical MTBF claim, not an individual drive lifespan or guaranteed operating time. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | 2,000,000 hours | 2,000,000 hours |
Included cloning software SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · The part page includes cloning software. Current Kingston instructions require an installed Kingston internal SSD, Windows 11/10/8.1, administrator rights, internet download through Kingston SSD Manager and licence acceptance. This software does not support macOS or Linux; that does not declare the drive itself incompatible. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston Acronis True Image — inclusion requirements and host limitsKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · The part page includes cloning software. Current Kingston instructions require an installed Kingston internal SSD, Windows 11/10/8.1, administrator rights, internet download through Kingston SSD Manager and licence acceptance. This software does not support macOS or Linux; that does not declare the drive itself incompatible. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston Acronis True Image — inclusion requirements and host limits | Acronis True Image for Kingston | Acronis True Image for Kingston |
Operating temperature SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. Kingston NV3 — manufacturer specificationsKingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | 0–70 °C | 0–70 °C |
Storage temperature SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Published non-operating storage range, kept separate from the 0–70 °C operating range. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Published non-operating storage range, kept separate from the 0–70 °C operating range. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | −40–85 °C | −40–85 °C |
Published power conditions SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · 2048 GB column. The average workload is not specified. Read and write maxima are separate operating states. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston describes low power use but gives no power figures for this model. No estimate is invented. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | 50 mW idle; 0.36 W average; 2.8 W maximum read; 9.9 W maximum write | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Non-operating vibration ratingDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | 20 G peak, 20–1000 Hz | 20 G, 10–1000 Hz |
Operating vibration rating SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating vibration rating. No independent drop, shock or reliability test is implied. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 No source recorded. | 2.17 G peak, 7–800 Hz | Not provided |
Manufacturer-listed DirectStorage support SourcesKingston KC3000 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not list DirectStorage support for this model. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not list DirectStorage support for this model. Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
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NVMe interface protocol version SourcesKingston KC3000 The reviewed exact manufacturer sources identify NVMe but do not state its protocol version. An omitted version does not establish a different version or missing NVMe support. · Manufacturer specification Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston NV3 The complete reviewed exact manufacturer technical source identifies NVMe but does not state its protocol version. Omission does not establish a different revision or missing NVMe support. · Manufacturer specification Kingston NV3 — exact-capacity technical datasheet | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
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