Samsung 980 PRO2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8P2T0BW- Capacity
- 2000 GBThis one: 1000 GB
- Rated sequential read
- 7000 MB/sThis one: 6000 MB/s
STORAGE
Kingston NV3
1000 GB · M.2 2280 · Kingston part SNV3S/1000G
- Capacity
- 1000 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
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.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
Compare with Samsung 980 PRO
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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Samsung 980 PRO2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8P2T0BW
Kingston KC30002048 GB · M.2 2280 with thin heat spreader · SKC3000D/2048G- Capacity
- 2048 GBThis one: 1000 GB
- Rated sequential read
- 7000 MB/sThis one: 6000 MB/s
Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E2 TB · M.2 2280 single-sided without heatsink · AG470E2TB- Capacity
- 2000 GBThis one: 1000 GB
- Rated sequential read
- 7100 MB/sThis one: 6000 MB/s
Key strengths
Rated up to 6,000 MB/s sequential read and 4,000 MB/s sequential write over PCIe 4.0 x4, in a thin 2.3 mm single-sided module suited to laptops as well as desktops.
Before you buy
Endurance is rated at 320 TB written, and Kingston lists only generic 3D NAND without naming the controller or saying whether it has a DRAM cache.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 1000 GB · M.2 2280 · SNV3S/1000G
24 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
11 items
- Capacity
- 1000 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.
- DRAM cache present
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston does not state this for this model. · Kingston does not say whether it has onboard DRAM.
Source - Drive dimensions
- 80 × 22 × 2.3 mm
Single-sided module. Dimensions apply to this capacity/configuration; allow installation clearance.
- Drive weight
- 7 g
Manufacturer drive weight for this capacity, excluding packaging.
- NAND type
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type
- Module sides
- Single-sided
Check the host's clearance for this module configuration.
- Controller
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston does not state this for this model. · Kingston does not name the controller for this capacity.
Source - NVMe interface protocol version
- Not listed by the manufacturer
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.
Source
Performance
3 items
- Rated sequential read
- 6000 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
- 4000 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
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Rated performance and conditions
- Up to 6000 MB/s sequential read; up to 4000 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)
- 320 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
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston does not state this for this model. · Kingston describes low power use but gives no power figures for this model. No estimate is invented.
Source
Environment & reliability
3 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, 10–1000 Hz
Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable.
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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