Kingston has just launched a new product that promises to win over those seeking performance and versatility in reduced spaces: the new NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2230. This compact version, in the M. 2 2230 format (22×30 mm), was designed to meet the demands of ultra-thin notebooks, portable consoles and mini-PCs, without sacrificing speed or storage capacity.

Why Bet on the New Kingston NV3 2230? The NV3 2230 stands out for its single-sided design, facilitating integration into equipment with limited space. Despite its size, it offers up to 2TB of storage and impressive speeds thanks to the NVMe Gen 4x4 controller: Sequential read: up to 6,000 MB/s Sequential write: up to 5,000 MB/s (depending on capacity) Available capacities: 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB NAND: 3D NAND for increased reliability and longevity This solution is ideal for those looking to expand the storage of consoles like Steam Deck, Microsoft Surface, or notebooks that require small form factor SSDs. Additionally, Kingston includes one year of Acronis True Image for Kingston for data backup and cloning, and Kingston SSD Manager for disk monitoring and maintenance. Performance and Durability for All Situations The Kingston NV3 2230 isn't just fast—it's tough, too. With an estimated endurance of up to 640TB written (in the 2TB version) and an average lifespan of 2 million hours (MTBF), this SSD is designed to handle intensive workloads, whether gaming, video editing or professional multitasking. Featured Specifications Skill Reading (MB/s) Writing (MB/s) Endurance (TBW) 500 GB 5,000 3,000 160 1 TB 6,000 4,000 320 2 TB 6,000 5,000 640 Compatibility and Ease of Installation PCIe 4.0 x4 compatibility ensures you enjoy maximum performance in modern systems, but the NV3 2230 is also PCIe 3.0 compatible, making it a safe choice for upgrades in older equipment. Price and Availability in Portugal At APLIC, the Kingston NV3 line currently available is the M. 2 2280 format, ideal for most conventional desktops and notebooks, with capacities ranging from 500GB to 4TB. The smaller version, in the M. 2 2230 format, designed for ultra-compact devices and portable consoles, is not yet available, but stay tuned for news to find out when this more compact solution hits the Portuguese market. Feature Kingston NV3 M. 2 2280 Kingston NV3 M. 2 2230 (new form factor) Dimensions 22mm x 80mm x 2.3mm 22mm x 30mm x 2.3mm Typical usage Desktop PCs, regular laptops Ultra-thin laptops, handheld consoles, mini-PCs Capacities 500GB to 4TB 500GB to 2TB Speeds Up to 6,000 MB/s read, 5,000 MB/s write (model dependent) Up to 6,000 MB/s read, 5,000 MB/s write (model dependent) Availability in APLIC Yes (models 2280) Coming soon If you want to maximize your system's performance and ensure space for all your projects, games or multimedia files, the Kingston NV3 is the right bet for 2025.