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| Digital Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
|---|---|
| Hard Disk Interface | PCIE x 4 |
| Connectivity Technology | m_2 |
| Brand | KingSpec |
| Special Feature | Backward Compatible, TRIM Support |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2280 Inches |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Color | Black |
| hard_drive | 256 GB Solid State Drive |
|---|---|
| best_sellers_rank | #20 in Internal Solid State Drives |
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Customers say
Customers find the SSD performs well, with one mentioning it works great for dual boot setups.
Not a bad product. Has worked great since installing it. Super easy installation. Not bad as far as write speed. The quality so far is great! The heat level I can't tell to be honest. My laptop generally gets hot as it is, so I cannot tell if it is causing any added heat or not. The speed is average. Great for the price. I would definitely purchase this again as long as the current one continues to perform. Read more
Works well- no flaws plus the LED status light was helpful. Works well in laptops, good upgrade from DRAMLESS. Though I wouldn't advise this for a Windows C:\ drive as it'll get a little cumbersome. For Linux, absolutely! I use it with XFS. Exceptional speed, compatible with laptops, I'd say its value is over the price & it doesn't get hot at all. I've used it for a few months now and it's quite durable-no sign of degradation. Read more
Great value works good and easy to use. The pricing was fair and the material used is good quality and durable. Very easy to install. Read more
Fast shipping, the drive was exactly as described and packaged well. I would buy from seller again. Price was great! The drive performed exactly to specs, fast and reliable. It gets a fair amount of use and remains cool without a cooler. Read more
Used it as an external storage for the console emulator apps running on my TV. It runs quite well, speed (or the downgrade of it by the USB case) is not an issue. Had to use it like this because I had a NVME case lying around and wanted to try out the emus. Good product. Read more
I recently picked up a KingSpec NVMe SSD for a new PC build, primarily looking for a cost-effective way to get into the NVMe game without breaking the bank. After getting it installed and running for a few weeks, I'm pleasantly surprised by its performance and value. Installation & Initial Thoughts (5/5): Installation was straightforward, as expected with any M.2 NVMe drive. It snapped right into my motherboard's slot, and Windows recognized it instantly. The drive itself feels well-built, though it's fairly barebones (no fancy heatsink included, which is typical for this price point). Performance (4/5): For everyday use, this drive is blazing fast. Boot times are almost instantaneous, applications launch in a blink, and file transfers (especially for large files) are significantly quicker than any SATA SSD I've used. While it might not hit the absolute bleeding-edge speeds of premium NVMe drives from top-tier brands, for its price, it offers exceptional performance. I ran some basic benchmarks, and it consistently delivered read/write speeds that are more than adequate for gaming, content creation, and general productivity. For the average user, the difference between this and a much more expensive drive would be imperceptible in real-world scenarios. Value for Money (5/5): This is where the KingSpec NVMe truly shines. You get impressive NVMe speeds without the premium price tag. If you're building on a budget or just want to upgrade an older system to NVMe without overspending, this drive offers fantastic bang for your buck. Overall Impression: The KingSpec NVMe SSD is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a high-speed storage solution that won't empty their wallet. It offers a significant performance upgrade over traditional SATA SSDs and HDDs, making your system feel incredibly snappy. While it might not win any benchmark records against top-tier competitors, its real-world performance for the price is tough to beat. Pros: Excellent value for NVMe performance. Significantly faster than SATA SSDs. Easy installation. Reliable for everyday use, gaming, and general productivity. Cons: Performance may not match premium NVMe drives (but neither does the price). No included heatsink (consider adding one for sustained heavy loads). If you're looking for an affordable entry into the world of NVMe, the KingSpec is a solid, reliable performer. Read more
Easy to install. Working great. Read more
Backstory. I bought an NVME NAS appliance and wanted to populate it with 4TB sticks. I had one in a Raspberry Pi Hat that I had deployed and I wasn't using it for storage at all. My layout changed so I harvested it from the Pi and put it in the NAS. I ordered this because I didn't need blazing fast hyper-diaper speeds for how I was using that Pi (P25 digital decoder). That's a funny way to describe a software defined radio Police Scanner. Anyway the price was RIGHT and I can't realistically tell any difference in Boot time. Thermal photos say it isn't running hot either. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to any Single Board computer user or to upgrade those mini-factor PC's. You won't be mad about the money you save. Read more