Kingston adds New Form Factor to NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

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Published July 9th, 2025 - 05:09 GMT

Kingston adds New Form Factor to NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it has added a new form factor, to join the previous 2280 model, NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 SSD for users looking for a high-speed, low power NVMe storage upgrade for compatible laptops and handheld gaming consoles.

The Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2230 SSD is a compact single-sided M.2 2230 (22x30mm) design that provides storage expansion up to 2TB for systems with limited space. Powered by a Gen 4x4 NVMe controller NV3 2230 delivers read/write speeds of up to 6,000/5,000MB/s, creating a more responsive system able to handle a wide range of workloads.

“We are happy to expand our offerings with the NV3 2230 SSD allowing users to upgrade not just their devices but their experience, whether for work or play,” said Tony Hollingsbee, SSD business manager, Kingston EMEA. “NV3 2230 delivers speed and reliability making it ideal for creators and gamers ready to see improved performance.”

Available in capacities from 500GB – 2TB, NV3 2230 provides users storage for an array of applications, files, games and more. NV3 also includes 1-year free Acronis® True Image for Kingston software, alongside the Kingston SSD Manager application, enabling users to monitor drive health and disk usage, update drive firmware, and securely erase data.
For more information visit kingston.com.

NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2230 SSD Features and Specifications:

•    Form factor: M.2 2230
•    Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
•    Capacities: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB

•    Sequential read/write:
o    500GB – 5,000/3,000MB/s
o    1TB – 6,000/4,000MB/s
o    2TB – 6,000/5,000MB/s
•    NAND: 3D

•    Endurance (total bytes written):
o    500GB – 160TB
o    1TB – 320TB
o    2TB – 640TB
•    Storage temperature: -40°C~85°C
•    Operating temperature: 0°C~70°C
•    Dimensions: 22mm x 30mm x 2.3mm

•    Weight:
o    500GB – 2.6g
o    1TB - 2TB – 2.8g
•    Vibration non-operating: 20G (20-1000Hz)
•    MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
•    Warranty/support: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support

Background Information

Kingston Technology

In 1987, Kingston® entered the market with a single product. Founders John Tu and David Sun addressed a severe shortage of surface-mount memory chips with a memory module that would serve to redefine industry standards for years to come

Combining one of the most extensive and stringent testing processes in the memory industry, an exceptional free tech support centre and a consistent roll-out of innovative technologies, Kingston Technology has continually set industry standards of quality and reliability throughout its history.