Kingston A400 480 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)
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About this product
The Kingston A400 480 GB Solid State Drive is a 2.5-inch internal SSD utilizing a SATA III interface. With a storage capacity of 480GB, it's designed to offer faster performance than traditional hard drives. Features include Hot Swap, Removable, Adaptive Memory Technology, Low Noise Level, Ruggedness, and High Endurance Technology. This internal drive is suitable for upgrading various systems.
Our take
This Kingston A400 480GB SSD provides a solid capacity upgrade for users still relying on slower HDDs. The 2.5-inch form factor ensures compatibility with most laptops and many desktops, and the SATA III interface, while not cutting edge, still delivers a significant performance bump over mechanical drives. I appreciate the emphasis on ruggedness and high endurance, which suggests good reliability for an internal drive. The "Low Noise Level" is a given for SSDs, but it's nice to see it highlighted. Just be aware of the California Prop 65 Warning, which is something to consider.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 480GB capacity offers good storage
- 2.5 inch form factor for wide use
- Rugged and High Endurance Technology noted
Cons
- SATA III interface is not top-tier speed
- California Prop 65 warning is present
Specifications
- Product Line Kingston
- California Prop 65 Warning Cancer and Reproductive Harm
- UPC 0740617263442
- Brand Kingston
- Form Factor 2.5 in
- Type Internal SSD
Show all 11 specifications
- Model
- SA400S37/480G
- MPN
- SA400S37480G
- Features
- Hot Swap, Removable, Adaptive Memory Technology, Low Noise Level, Rugged, High Endurance Technology
- Storage Capacity
- 480GB
- Interface
- SATA III
