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Kingston
Kingston A1000
480GBSATA SSDM.2 2280PCIe Gen 31,500 MB/s read3D TLCDRAM Cache5yr warranty
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Full Specifications
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
TypeSATA SSD
Capacity480 GB
Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceM.2 PCIe 3.0 X4
PCIePCIe 3.0 x4
NVMeYes
Sequential Read1,500 MB/s
Sequential Write900 MB/s
TBW300 TB
MTBF1.0M hours
Warranty5 years
About This Product
The Kingston A1000 is a 480GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD utilizing a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface. It offers sequential read/write speeds typical of entry-level NVMe drives, providing a significant upgrade over SATA SSDs for general computing tasks and faster application loading. This drive is suitable for users seeking improved system responsiveness without the higher cost of premium PCIe Gen 3 or Gen 4 NVMe drives.
