Kingston NV3 500 GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2230 Internal SSD, PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4, Notebook and Gaming Console Support, 160 TBW

The Kingston NV3 is a 500GB M.2 2230 internal NVMe SSD with a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, suited to notebook and gaming-console users whose device supports this drive format and interface.

Recommended For

• Handheld gaming PC owners upgrading a device that accepts a single-sided M.2 2230 NVMe drive, who want to add room for a modest or rotating game library. Check the device’s SSD requirements before installing.
• Laptop owners replacing a compatible 2230 NVMe drive who need compact, low-power storage for everyday apps, documents, photos, and games.
• Small-form-factor PC builders who have a compatible 2230 M.2 NVMe slot and want an affordable boot or secondary drive for regular desktop workloads.
• Everyday users who want a responsive drive for routine app launches and file transfers, rather than a high-end SSD for sustained professional workloads.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• A Steam Deck owner replacing a smaller internal drive can use the 500GB NV3 to keep more games installed and reduce how often they need to uninstall and redownload titles. Check the exact device model’s SSD requirements before installation.
• A ROG Ally owner with a compatible M.2 2230 NVMe slot can replace a low-capacity internal drive to make more room for a portable game library, without carrying an external drive.
• Someone upgrading a compatible compact laptop or ultrabook can use the NV3 as internal space for applications, documents, photos, and videos; the actual benefit depends on the device supporting a 2230 NVMe drive.
• A handheld gamer hoping for faster game launches can expect the storage upgrade to help more with available space than with startup times: in one Steam Deck test, game-start times were similar to the stock drive, while some save-loading times improved.

Spec Summary