Kingston announces a powerful entry-level SSD, which delivers twice the performance of a SATA SSD at a similar price range. The Kingston A1000 SSD suits well for both laptops and desktops. This M.2 drive is Kingston’s first cheap NVMe PCIe SSD using 3D NAND.
Systems with limited spaces, like laptops, benefit from the A1000’s single-sided M.2 2280 form factor. Additional features include a 4-channel Phison 5008 controller and 3D NAND Flash. While the cheap NVMe PCIe SSD uses a Gen 3.0 x2 interface instead of the faster x4, it is still faster than SATA SSDs. With read and write speeds of up to 1500MB/s and 1000MB/s respectively, the A1000 performs at twice the speed of regular SATA SSDs. The Kingston A1000 is available in 240GB, 480GB, 960GB capacities.
Kingston shares the following specifications:
20X faster than a hard drive: With incredible read/write speeds the A1000 will not only increase performance but can also be used to breathe new life into older systems.
2 2280 Form Factor: Multi-purpose SFF connector replaces small mSATA and mini-PCIe slots.
Single-sided design: Integrates easily into designs with M.2 connectors; ideal for thin and light notebooks and in systems with limited space.
Multiple capacities: Available in a range of capacities up to 960GB2 to meet your data storage requirements.
Form Factor: M.2 2280
Interface: PCIe NVMe Gen 3.0 x2 Lanes
Capacities: 240GB, 480GB, 960GB
Controller: Phison 5008
NAND: 3D TLC
Sequential Read/Write:
240GB: up to 1,500/800MB/s
480GB: up to 1,500/900MB/s
960GB: up to 1,500/1,000MB/s
Random 4K Read/Write:
240GB: up to 100,000/80,000MB/s
480GB: up to 100,000/90,000MB/s
960GB: up to 120,000/100,000MB/s
Power Consumption: 011748W Idle / 0.075623W Avg / 0.458W (MAX) Read / 0.908W (MAX) Write
Dimensions: 80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
Weight:
240GB: 6.4g
480GB: 7g
960GB: 7.6g
Vibration operating: 17G Peak (7-800Hz)
Vibration non-operating: 20G Peak (20-2000Hz)
Life Expectancy: 1 million hours MTBF
Warranty/support: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
Total Bytes Written (TBW):
240GB: 150TB
480GB: 300TB
960GB: 600TB
Kingston mentions that the A1000 is faster and more efficient than a hard drive. Hence, consumers can replace their hard drive or slower SSDs with the A1000, and have the storage needed for apps, videos, photos, and more.
These models are also backed by a limited five-year warranty and free technical support.
Kingston has not revealed the price and availability of the A1000. Stay up-to-date by visiting Kingston’s website and Facebook page.
