Kingchuxing 512GB 1TB M.2 NGFF SSD 2280 2242 2260 SATA Solid State Hard Drive
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About this product
This Kingchuxing M.2 NGFF SSD offers storage capacities up to 1TB, designed for internal use in desktops and laptops. It features a versatile M.2 form factor compatible with 2280, 2260, and 2242 slots, utilizing a SATA III interface. With read speeds of 500MB/s and an advertised write speed of 56x (likely 560MB/s given other SATA SSDs), it provides a significant upgrade over traditional hard drives. The drive is built with TLC NAND flash memory and comes with a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
Our take
For those looking to upgrade from a traditional HDD to an SSD without breaking the bank, this Kingchuxing M.2 SATA drive is a solid choice. The 1TB capacity is good for most users, and while the 500MB/s read speed and 560MB/s (implied) write speed aren't cutting-edge NVMe speeds, they're a huge improvement over spinning disks. I particularly like its flexibility, supporting M.2 2280, 2260, and 2242 slots, which can be useful for older or more specific laptop models. Keep in mind it's a SATA interface, so it won't deliver the ultra-fast performance of a PCIe NVMe drive.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Versatile M.2 2280/2260/2242 form factors
- Decent 1TB storage capacity
- Reliable SATA III interface
- 3-year manufacturer warranty
- Compatible with various operating systems
Cons
- Slower speeds compared to NVMe SSDs
- Actual capacity is 0.93x indicated capacity
Specifications
- Size 2242-2260-2280
- Storage Capacity 1 TB
- Compatible With Desktop, Laptop, PC
- NAND flash memory TLC
- Color Black
- Controller SiliconMotion/SMI2258/SMI2259/Other
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- Support system
- Windows XP,Windows 7,Windows 2003,Windows 2008,DOS,Linux,Unix
- MTBF
- 1000000 hours
- capacity
- real display capacity = indicated capacity x 0.93
- Brand
- Kingchuxing
- Form Factor
- 1.8 in
- Type
- Internal SSD
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- Internal SSD, SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 Years
- Model
- M.2 SATA NGFF SSD
- Transfer Rate
- 550 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD & SSD
- Style
- SSD
- Features
- Hot Plug Support, Hot Swap, Hybrid (HDD/SSD), Low Noise Level
- Write Speed
- 56x
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- China
- Interface Type
- M.2 2280 & 2260 & 2242
- Interface
- M.2, SATA III
- Product Line
- M.2 SATA
