Kingston SSD A400 120GB 240GB 480G 960G SATA 3 2.5" Laptop New Solid State Drive
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About this product
This Kingston SSD A400 offers various storage capacities from 120GB up to 960GB in a 2.5-inch form factor, utilizing a SATA 3 interface. Compatible with Laptops and PCs, this internal solid state drive is presented in black. It boasts a read speed of 320MB/s and is described as a 'Hybrid (HDD/SSD)' feature, although it is an SSD. It aims to provide a faster storage solution than traditional hard drives for various computing needs.
Our take
The Kingston A400 series SSDs are generally considered entry-level, and this 2.5-inch SATA 3 model appears to follow that trend. While the variable capacity options from 120GB to 960GB are convenient, the stated 320MB/s read speed is on the lower end for a SATA 3 SSD. It's still a significant improvement over a traditional hard drive, but don't expect top-tier performance. The 'Hybrid (HDD/SSD)' feature description seems a bit misleading for a pure SSD, so clarity there would be helpful. It's a decent choice for basic upgrades for older laptops or as secondary storage where speed isn't the absolute priority, but rather cost-effectiveness.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Available in multiple storage capacities
- Standard 2.5-inch form factor
- SATA 3 interface compatibility
- Compatible with Laptop and PC
Cons
- Read speed of 320MB/s is slow for SATA 3
- Brand listed as 'Unbranded' despite Kingston in title
Specifications
- Capacity 960GB
- Brand Unbranded
- Color Black
- Compatible With Laptop, PC
- Drive Type(s) Supported SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Features Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
Show all 14 specifications
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Interface
- SATA III
- Product Line
- Solid State Drives
- Read Speed
- 320MB/s
- Storage Capacity
- 120 GB, 240 GB, 480 GB, 960 GB
- Type
- Internal SSD
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Unit Type
- Unit
