Samsung 980 PRO2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8P2T0BW- Capacity
- 2000 GBThis one: 2048 GB
- Rated sequential write
- 5100 MB/sThis one: 7000 MB/s
STORAGE
Kingston KC3000
2048 GB · M.2 2280 with thin heat spreader · Kingston part SKC3000D/2048G
- Capacity
- 2048 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
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.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
Compare with Samsung 980 PRO
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
The nearest checked drives by key specifications, with what differs from the Kingston KC3000. The first matches the Compare button above.
Samsung 980 PRO2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8P2T0BW
Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E2 TB · M.2 2280 single-sided without heatsink · AG470E2TB- Capacity
- 2000 GBThis one: 2048 GB
- Rated sequential read
- 7100 MB/sThis one: 7000 MB/s
Samsung 9902 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9V2T0BW- Capacity
- 2000 GBThis one: 2048 GB
- Rated sequential read
- 7250 MB/sThis one: 7000 MB/s
Key strengths
Rated up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read and 7,000 MB/s sequential write over PCIe 4.0 x4, with up to 1 million random read and write IOPS.
Before you buy
Double-sided 3.5 mm-thick module, so check clearance in laptops and slim systems. Kingston lists up to 9.9 W during writes.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 2048 GB · M.2 2280 with thin heat spreader · SKC3000D/2048G
28 specifications in 6 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 1 row repeats a listed fact in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Capacity & format
12 items
- Capacity
- 2048 GB
Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage.
- SSD / HDD
- SSDSource
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
Part configuration; physical and electrical compatibility both matter.
- Interface and version
- PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe
Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance.
Source - DRAM cache present
- Yes
The manufacturer confirms DRAM caching but does not state its capacity in this specification; no size is guessed.
- Drive dimensions
- 80 × 22 × 3.5 mm
Double-sided module. Dimensions apply to this capacity/configuration; allow installation clearance.
- Drive weight
- 9.7 g
Manufacturer drive weight for this capacity, excluding packaging.
- NAND type
- 3D TLC
Manufacturer terminology.
- Controller
- Phison E18
Manufacturer-listed controller.
- Module sides
- Double-sided
Check the host's clearance for this module configuration.
- Heat spreader
- Low-profile graphene aluminium heat spreader
Manufacturer-listed thin graphene aluminium heat spreader.
- NVMe interface protocol version
- Not listed by the manufacturer
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.
Source
Performance
5 items
- Rated sequential read
- 7000 MB/s
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.
Source - Rated sequential write
- 7000 MB/s
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.
Source - Manufacturer-listed DirectStorage support
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston does not state this for this model. · Kingston does not list DirectStorage support for this model.
Source - Rated random 4K read
- 1000000 IOPS
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.
Source - Rated random 4K write
- 1000000 IOPS
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.
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Rated performance and conditions
- Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 7000 MB/s sequential write
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.
Endurance & warranty
5 items
- Published endurance rating (TBW)
- 1600 TB
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.
- Limited warranty time
- 5 years
Maximum time term; coverage can end earlier at NVMe Percentage Used reaching or exceeding 100 in Kingston SSD Manager. Eligibility and full terms apply.
- Warranty terms and endurance if applicable
- 5-year conditional limited warranty, or NVMe Percentage Used reaching or exceeding 100 in Kingston SSD Manager, whichever occurs first
Subject to original-purchase eligibility and full manufacturer terms. Published TBW is a separate endurance rating from the wear-indicator warranty limit.
- Manufacturer workload scope
- Desktop and notebook workloads; not intended for servers
Workload limitation in the datasheet. Not intended for enterprise or server use.
Source - Manufacturer MTBF rating
- 2,000,000 hours
Manufacturer statistical MTBF claim, not an individual drive lifespan or guaranteed operating time.
Source
Power
1 item
- Published power conditions
- 50 mW idle; 0.36 W average; 2.8 W maximum read; 9.9 W maximum write
2048 GB column. The average workload is not specified. Read and write maxima are separate operating states.
Source
Environment & reliability
4 items
- Operating temperature
- 0–70 °C
Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload.
- Storage temperature
- −40–85 °C
Published non-operating storage range, kept separate from the 0–70 °C operating range.
Source - Non-operating vibration rating
- 20 G peak, 20–1000 Hz
Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable.
Source - Operating vibration rating
- 2.17 G peak, 7–800 Hz
Manufacturer operating vibration rating. No independent drop, shock or reliability test is implied.
Source
Compatibility & box
1 item
- Included cloning software
- Acronis True Image for Kingston
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.
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