Kingston NV3 M.2 2230 500GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD, 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive,SingleSided 2230 Form Factor, Up to 5000MB/s Read 3000MB/s Write, 160TBW, HighSpeed Storage Upgrade

Kingston NV3 M.2 2230 500GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDProduct Title

Kingston NV3 M.2 2230 500GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD, 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive, SingleSided 2230 Form Factor, Up to 5000MB/s Read 3000MB/s Write, 160TBW, HighSpeed Storage Upgrade, For Handheld Console Mini Laptop

Product Overview

Kingston NV3 M.2 2230 500GB is a compact singlesided PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD purposebuilt for spaceconstrained devices, including handheld gaming consoles, minilaptops and smallformfactor systems. Delivering sequential speeds up to 5000MB/s read and 3000MB/s write, this drive brings fast boot times, rapid game loading and snappy app response for compact hardware. Builton reliable 3D NAND flash with 160TBW endurance rating, it provides stable longterm daily and gaming workload performance. The ultrasmall singlesided 2230 footprint fits tight internal slots where standard 2280 SSDs cannot install, making it an ideal highspeed storage upgrade solution for portable devices.

Key Feature Bullet Points

1. M.2 2230 SingleSided Compact Form Factor: 22×30mm singlesided design, perfectly fits handheld consoles, minilaptops and slim SFF devices with limited internal space, incompatible with standard M.2 2280 slots
2. PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe HighSpeed Performance: Up to 5000MB/s sequential read, 3000MB/s sequential write, drastically cuts game load times, system boot and application launching latency
3. 3D NAND Flash with 160TBW Endurance: Reliable flash memory with 160TBW total bytes written rating, ensures consistent performance for daily productivity and gaming workloads
4. LowPower & LowHeat Optimized: Optimized power and thermal characteristics tailored for portable compact hardware, helps preserve device battery life under regular usage
5. Targeted Upgrade Solution: Purposedesigned for handheld gaming consoles, minilaptops and compatible smallformfactor PCs to expand internal storage capacity

Detailed DescriptionCompact SingleSided M.2 2230 FormFactor

The Kingston NV3 2230 uses a tiny singlesided 22 × 30 mm layout, built specifically for compact hardware that cannot accommodate longer M.22280 SSDs. The thin singlesided PCB eliminates height conflicts inside cramped device interiors, supporting straightforward dropin storage upgrades for compatible handheld consoles, ultraslim minilaptops and smallformfactor systems.

PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe HighSpeed Performance

Running on PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface, this 500GB model achieves up to 5000MB/s read and 3000MB/s write speeds. Games load faster, system boot completes in seconds, and largefile transfers finish much quicker compared to older PCIe 3.0 storage. It delivers smooth system responsiveness both for gaming and everyday officeproductivity workloads.

Reliable 3D NAND & 160TBW Endurance

Equipped with quality 3D NAND flash memory, this SSD comes with a 160TBW endurance specification, offering dependable service life for regular consumer use. It handles frequent game installations, file transfers and daily system writes, delivering stable performance over time.

LowPower, ThermalOptimized For Portable Hardware

Engineered for mobile compact platforms, the NV3 2230 balances speed with moderate power draw and heat output. It reduces thermal stress inside confined device housings and helps conserve battery runtime for batterypowered handheld and minilaptop devices.

Application Scenarios

Perfect for expanding internal storage of compatible handheld gaming consoles, minilaptops, ultraportable notebooks and smallformfactor PCs. Store more games, applications, media libraries and system files without relying on slow external storage.

Full Technical Specifications Table

Category Details

Brand	Kingston
Series	NV3
Model	SNV3SM3/500G
Device Type	Internal Solid State Drive
Form Factor	M.2 2230, SingleSided
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Capacity	500GB
NAND Type	3D NAND
Max Sequential Read	Up to 5000 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	Up to 3000 MB/s
TBW (Total Bytes Written)	160 TBW
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ 70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C
Dimensions	22 × 30 × 2.3 mm
Weight	2.6 g
Compatible Devices	Handheld gaming consoles, minilaptops, SFF smallformfactor PCs
Package Contents	Kingston NV3 M.2 2230 500GB SSD

Purchase Notes

1. Verify your device physically supports M.22230 length NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD before purchasing; will NOT fit standard M.2 2280 slots.
2. No heatsink included; most target handheld/minilaptop devices use original system cooling.
3. Professional installation is recommended; backup all data prior to SSD replacement or migration.
4. Limited 5year manufacturer warranty applies (subject to TBW or time limit, whichever comes first).