500GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal solid-state drive
Kingston NV3 500GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD – SNV3S/500G
The Kingston NV3 500GB SNV3S/500G is a single-sided M.2 2280 client SSD rated up to 5,000MB/s sequential read and 3,000MB/s sequential write, with 160TBW endurance for compatible desktop and notebook systems.
- Capacity
- 500GB
- Read / write
- 5,000 / 3,000MB/s
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
- Endurance
- 160TBW
500GB Gen4 NVMe storage in a slim single-sided design
The Kingston NV3 500GB SNV3S/500G combines a compact M.2 2280 format with the exact 5,000/3,000MB/s performance and 160TBW endurance profile published for this capacity. It is designed for desktop and notebook client workloads rather than server environments.
5,000/3,000MB/s capacity profile
This exact 500GB model is rated up to 5,000MB/s sequential read and 3,000MB/s sequential write.
160TBW endurance
Kingston publishes 160TBW total-bytes-written endurance for this exact capacity.
PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
The drive uses a Gen4 x4 NVMe interface; actual performance depends on the host, software and workload.
Single-sided M.2 2280
Its 22 × 80 × 2.3 mm single-sided design suits compatible M.2 2280 slots where physical clearance is confirmed.
2,000,000 hours MTBF
The published mean-time-between-failures figure is 2,000,000 hours, alongside the stated operating and storage temperature ranges.
5-year limited warranty
Kingston provides the stated limited warranty with free technical support, subject to its Percentage Used condition.
Who is the Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 2280 SSD best for?
A strong choice for
- Compatible PCIe 4.0 desktop upgrades needing 500GB
- Compatible M.2 2280 notebook upgrades needing 500GB
- Operating-system, application and everyday file storage
- Compact small-form-factor PCs with a supported M.2 slot
- Buyers wanting the exact NV3 500GB performance profile
Consider another model if you need
- Your device requires an M.2 2230 or 2.5-inch drive
- Your host does not support PCIe NVMe storage
- You need an SSD specified for server workloads
- You require a factory heatsink or a higher performance or endurance tier
Key specifications
- Official part number
- SNV3S/500G
- Store SKU
- SNV3S-500G
- Capacity
- 500GB
- Product type
- Internal client solid-state drive
- Form factor
- M.2 2280, single-sided
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
- Sequential read
- Up to 5,000MB/s
- Sequential write
- Up to 3,000MB/s
- Endurance
- 160TBW
- Dimensions
- 22 × 80 × 2.3 mm
- MTBF
- 2,000,000 hours
- Warranty
- 5-year limited warranty
Full technical specifications
Capacity and performance
| Official part number | SNV3S/500G |
|---|---|
| Store SKU | SNV3S-500G |
| Product family | Kingston NV3 |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Drive type | Internal client solid-state drive |
| Sequential read | Up to 5,000MB/s |
| Sequential write | Up to 3,000MB/s |
| Random IOPS | Not specified in the referenced Kingston datasheet |
| Endurance | 160TBW |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
Interface, form factor and environment
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Controller generation | Gen4 x4 NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 |
| Board design | Single-sided |
| Dimensions | 22 × 80 × 2.3 mm |
| Weight | 7 g |
| NAND | 3D NAND |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Factory heatsink | Not stated; confirm the host's thermal requirements |
Reliability, compatibility and support
| Operating vibration | Not specified in the referenced Kingston datasheet |
|---|---|
| Non-operating vibration | 20G (10–1,000Hz) |
| Host requirement | Compatible M.2 2280 slot with PCIe NVMe support |
| PCIe compatibility note | Performance is limited by the host interface and system configuration |
| Workload class | Desktop and notebook client workloads |
| Server use | Not intended for server environments |
| Management utility | Kingston SSD Manager for supported functions and Percentage Used monitoring |
| Hardware encryption | No exact hardware-encryption specification added |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
| Warranty limit | 5-year limited warranty or until the drive reaches Kingston's Percentage Used limit, subject to Kingston's terms |
| Capacity note | Usable capacity is lower after formatting and other system functions |
| Performance condition | Actual speed varies with host hardware, software and usage |
Frequently asked questions about the Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 2280 SSD
What is the SNV3S/500G?
It is the 500GB Kingston NV3 single-sided M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe client SSD.
What read speed does the SNV3S/500G support?
Kingston rates this exact capacity up to 5,000MB/s sequential read.
What write speed does the SNV3S/500G support?
Kingston rates this exact capacity up to 3,000MB/s sequential write.
What endurance applies to the SNV3S/500G?
The exact 500GB model is rated at 160TBW total bytes written.
What interface does the SNV3S/500G use?
It uses PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe through an M.2 2280 connector.
Is the SNV3S/500G single-sided?
Yes. Kingston describes this M.2 2280 family as single-sided.
Does the SNV3S/500G include a heatsink?
Kingston's referenced specification does not state a factory heatsink; check the host's cooling and clearance requirements.
Can the SNV3S/500G be used in a server?
Kingston specifies this SSD for desktop and notebook computer workloads and states that it is not intended for server environments.
Will the SNV3S/500G reach full speed in every M.2 slot?
No. The slot must support PCIe NVMe, and actual speed depends on host hardware, software, thermals and workload.
What warranty applies to the SNV3S/500G?
It carries a 5-year limited warranty with free technical support, subject to Kingston's Percentage Used warranty condition.
- This exact part number is the 500GB M.2 2280 model; do not substitute another capacity's speed or endurance values.
- Confirm M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe compatibility, physical clearance and thermal requirements before purchase.
- This client SSD is not intended for server environments.
- The 5-year limited warranty is also limited by Kingston's Percentage Used condition.
