Technical Snapshot

The Kingston NV2 500GB NVMe SSD is a high-performance M.2 (2280) solid state drive built with 3D QLC NAND flash and a PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 3,500 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 2,100 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 270,000 read IOPS and 350,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 500GB of storage, an endurance rating of 160 TBW, backed by a 3-year limited warranty. Part of Kingston's NV2 product line, this drive is suited for gaming PCs, creative workstations, and general-purpose high-speed storage.

Use Case: Gaming, content creation, high-bandwidth NVMe storage
Compatibility: M.2 (2280) slot, PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe-capable motherboard
Category: Internal NVMe SSD — Kingston NV2

Kingston SSD

Kingston NV2

NV2 500GB NVMe SSD

Name: Kingston NV2 500GB NVMe SSD
Brand: Kingston
SKU: SNV2S/500G

PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe · M.2 (2280) · 3D QLC NAND · Up to 3,500 MB/s Read

Capacity 500GB

Seq Read Up to 3,500 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 2,100 MB/s

Endurance 160 TBW

MPNSNV2S/500G

EAN740617329858

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 (2280)

InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe

Sequential ReadUp to 3,500 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 2,100 MB/s

Random Read IOPS270,000

Random Write IOPS350,000

NAND Type3D QLC NAND

ControllerSilicon Motion SM2267XT

Endurance (TBW)160 TBW

Warranty3-year limited

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Kingston product specifications

Storage
Product Line	NV2
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	M.2 (2280)
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
NAND Type	3D QLC NAND
Controller	Silicon Motion SM2267XT
Cache	DRAMless (HMB)
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 3,500 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 2,100 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	270,000
Random Write IOPS	350,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	160 TBW
Warranty	3-year limited
Product
Brand	Kingston
MPN	SNV2S/500G
EAN	740617329858
Variant	bare
Physical
Weight	0.041 kg
Package Dimensions	36.195 x 21.59 x 15.875 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kingston NV2 500GB NVMe compatible with my motherboard?

The Kingston NV2 500GB NVMe SSD uses a M.2 (2280) form factor with PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching M.2 (2280) slot. This includes AMD AM5/AM4 and Intel LGA 1851/LGA 1700 platforms. PCIe is backward-compatible, so older PCIe generation slots will work at reduced bandwidth.

Can I use the Kingston NV2 500GB NVMe in a laptop?

Yes, if your laptop has an M.2 2280 NVMe slot. Some laptops use shorter M.2 2230 or M.2 2242 form factors — the Kingston NV2 500GB NVMe SSD requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the Kingston NV2 500GB NVMe?

The Kingston NV2 500GB NVMe SSD is rated for 160 TBW, backed by a 3-year limited warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the Kingston NV2 500GB NVMe?

The Kingston NV2 500GB NVMe SSD delivers Up to 3,500 MB/s sequential read and Up to 2,100 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 270,000 read IOPS and 350,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Kingston NV2 500GB NVMe use?

The Kingston NV2 500GB NVMe SSD uses 3D QLC NAND flash memory with 500GB storage capacity. QLC NAND provides excellent value for large-capacity storage.

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