Technical Snapshot

The Kingston KC600 512GB SATA SSD is a high-performance 2.5" solid state drive built with 3D TLC NAND (96L) flash and a SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 550 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 520 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 90,000 read IOPS and 80,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 512GB of storage, an endurance rating of 300 TBW, a 1,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Part of Kingston's KC600 product line, this drive provides reliable everyday storage performance.

Use Case: General-purpose storage, everyday computing
Compatibility: 2.5" slot, SATA III 6Gb/s-capable motherboard
Category: Internal NVMe SSD — Kingston KC600

Kingston SSD

Kingston KC600

KC600 512GB SATA SSD

Name: Kingston KC600 512GB SATA SSD
Brand: Kingston
SKU: SKC600/512G

SATA III 6Gb/s · 2.5" · 3D TLC NAND (96L) · Up to 550 MB/s Read

Capacity 512GB

Seq Read Up to 550 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 520 MB/s

Endurance 300 TBW

MPNSKC600/512G

EAN740617300253

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form Factor2.5"

InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/s

Sequential ReadUp to 550 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 520 MB/s

Random Read IOPS90,000

Random Write IOPS80,000

NAND Type3D TLC NAND (96L)

ControllerSMI SM2259

Endurance (TBW)300 TBW

MTBF1,000,000 hours

Warranty5-year limited

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Kingston product specifications

Storage
Product Line	KC600
Capacity	512GB
Form Factor	2.5"
Interface	SATA III 6Gb/s
NAND Type	3D TLC NAND (96L)
Controller	SMI SM2259
Cache	DRAM
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 550 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 520 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	90,000
Random Write IOPS	80,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	300 TBW
MTBF	1,000,000 hours
Encryption	AES 256-bit, TCG Opal 2.0, eDrive
Warranty	5-year limited
Product
Brand	Kingston
MPN	SKC600/512G
EAN	740617300253
Variant	bare
Physical
Weight	40.0 g
Package Dimensions	20.32 x 13.843 x 6.985 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kingston KC600 512GB SATA compatible with my motherboard?

The Kingston KC600 512GB SATA SSD uses a 2.5" form factor with SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching 2.5" slot. Check your motherboard specifications for SATA port availability.

What systems is the Kingston KC600 512GB SATA designed for?

The Kingston KC600 512GB SATA SSD is designed for desktop PCs and workstations with 2.5" support. Check your system's storage interface specifications for compatibility.

What is the endurance rating of the Kingston KC600 512GB SATA?

The Kingston KC600 512GB SATA SSD is rated for 300 TBW with a 1,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5-year limited warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the Kingston KC600 512GB SATA?

The Kingston KC600 512GB SATA SSD delivers Up to 550 MB/s sequential read and Up to 520 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 90,000 read IOPS and 80,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Kingston KC600 512GB SATA use?

The Kingston KC600 512GB SATA SSD uses 3D TLC NAND (96L) flash memory with 512GB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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