Kingston has just announced the launch of its NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD. With efficient performance in a single-sided M.2 design, this is the ideal entry-level drive for first-time NVMe users with laptops and small form factor PCs.
With capacities of up to 2TB, NV1 features read/write speeds of up to 2,100/1,700MB/s respectively, delivering 3x the performance of a SATA-based SSD. NV1 uses less power, emits less heat, has quicker load times, and is backed by a limited three-year warranty, free tech support, and legendary Kingston reliability.
NV1 Features and Specifications
| Read/Write Speeds | Up to 2,100/1,700MB/s (all capacities) |
| Ideal for | Thin laptops and small form factor PCs |
| Capacities | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes |
| Endurance | 500GB – 120TBW |
| 1TB – 240TBW | |
| 2TB – 480TBW | |
| Power Consumption | 500GB: 5mW Idle / 205mW Avg / 1.1W (MAX) Read / 3.3W (MAX) Write |
| 1000GB: 5mW Idle / 220mW Avg / 1.1W (MAX) Read / 3.3W (MAX) Write | |
| 2000GB: 5mW Idle / 340mW Avg / 1.1W (MAX) Read / 3.3W (MAX) Write | |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C~85°C |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C~70°C |
| Dimensions | 22mm x 80mm x 2.1mm |
| Weight | 7g (All capacities) |
| Vibration Operating | 2.17G (7-800Hz) |
| Vibration Non-operating | 20G (20-1000Hz) |
| Warranty/Support | Limited 3-year warranty with free technical support |
NV1 Pricing
| Product | Capacity | MSRP |
| SNVS/500G | 500GB | P3,050 |
| SNVS/1000G | 1TB | P5,475 |
| SNVS/2000G | 2TB | P10,550 |
Kingston’s exciting Summer Sale Promotion will run from May 13 to Jun 24. Customers will also receive the Kingston x CSD limited-edition masks (3pcs) with a purchase of the NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD.
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Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
