The Kingston NV2 SSD is aimed at users who wish to upgrade their computer with a fast and reliable storage unit. It is suitable for use in laptops, desktops, and other devices that support the M.2 NVMe connection. The NV2 offers data read and write speeds that are significantly higher compared to traditional hard drives and other storage media, and it can greatly improve your computer's performance in terms of booting, application loading, and file copying. Additionally, the NV2's low power consumption makes it ideal for use in laptops and other battery-powered devices.
The Kingston NV2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is a next-generation storage solution powered by a Gen 4x4 NVMe controller. The NV2 delivers read/write speeds of up to 3,500/2,800 MB/s with lower power requirements and lower heat to optimize your system's performance. The M.2 2280 (22x80mm) design expands storage while saving space for other components, making the NV2 ideal for thinner laptops, small form factor (SFF) systems, and DIY motherboards.
NVMe PCIe Gen 4x4 Performance
Provides read/write speeds of up to 3,500/2,800MB/s1 for an overall faster system.
Ideal for systems with limited space
Easy integration into models with M.2 slots. Ideal for thin laptops and small form factor computers.
Enhanced Capabilities
Available in a range of large capacities up to 2 TB to meet your data storage needs.
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Exceptional value for money NVMe SSD of the 4th generation. A one-way street in storage with fast speeds. The speeds are close to half of the expensive Gen 4, but for someone who will use it to store their games or other files, it is the best option currently available at an amazing price.
It has the speed, it has the name, it has the capacity, it has the price, and it has the availability.
Now, if it doesn't reach the exact promised speed that is stated and is slightly slower in benchmarks, it doesn't personally bother me - okay, instead of the expected 15-17 seconds (as advertised) to cold boot, it takes around 20... big deal! From a SATA M2 or a regular SSD, it is still more responsive everywhere!
Overall, the system seems responsive, I don't know if it makes sense anymore to obsess over it, since it is already quite fast anyway!
We are now at the point of diminishing returns where for 90% of potential buyers... it will do the job perfectly! - For those who are concerned with measurements and 2-3 seconds here and there... they should try something with a slightly higher price!
UPDATE end of October 2023: I bought it in early February 2023 and while performing basic desktop functions (internet/music/videos), it stayed with me after 8.5 months - without even filling half of its capacity! And I had bought it for reliability, but in the end, it left me in less time... and I even had an additional heatsink on top of the M2 port to help with the heat!
If you are interested in a laptop, NO. The positive thing is that it reaches the speeds it promises. I didn't read the reviews well and wasted my money. In laptop placement, it reaches 69 degrees at idle without any read and write. As I put it in, I will take it out. The disk will not withstand such temperatures. On the other hand, if you want to put it in a desktop, I believe it will be fine if it is hit by air from a fan. In conclusion, a decent value for money choice, but stay away if you want it for a laptop. I will look towards Crucial as a replacement.
I have purchased two Kingston NV2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2TB drives and have encountered serious performance issues with one of them. After 6 months of use, it started to exhibit significant "lagging" with very high response times, especially during the transfer of large files and when using it for demanding tasks, such as gaming and rendering, or even without load. This caused frequent system freezes, resulting in the need for a restart to recover.
This problem seems to be quite common, as many users have reported the same issues with these drives. Specifically, the fact that Kingston uses different controllers and types of NAND memory in these drives leads to inconsistent performance. Additionally, the fact that the drive is DRAM-less makes things worse, as it cannot reliably handle demanding tasks. Another issue is that the drive sometimes is not recognized by the system, forcing me to restart to get it back.
For those considering buying the Kingston NV2, I would recommend avoiding it if you need stable and fast performance, especially for demanding applications. The drive may be cheap, but the issues that arise far outweigh its cost.
Fast and reliable at this price. In the system I have, its performance and speed have not decreased. I do not use the software. I use it as a secondary drive mainly for games.
Temperatures of 60+ easily now in the summer in a well-ventilated case on a motherboard with PCI-X 3.0 x4. I had to put a cooler on it (be quiet! MC1) and the temperatures dropped by 10°C, but still, they are very high at idle. If it gets stressed, where will they reach? As for reliability, we will see in time. I will come back if needed.
Very vfm choice I built my pc with this 1tb ssd in January and since then until today it hasn't given me any issues very good and fast I recommend it 100000 percent
I use it as a main drive for my music as a DJ in an external UGREEN case.
I didn't check the speeds, and it seemed quite fast to me. At one point, IT JUST STOPPED working. Fortunately, I had a backup; otherwise, I would have lost both my earnings and many days to recover my work to the same levels.
IN THE END, IT WASN'T the drive, but it probably had moved inside the case. I took it out of the case and it worked like it did at first.
Combined with another review here that mentions it didn't last even 8 and a half months (2 stars), I was scared and thought the drive was to blame initially.
Anyway, the backup MUST be done (automated and daily) and... IT SAVES LIVES
It is a very honest SSD. I got it as a second Nvme. Due to bandwidth, it works in x2 mode, with 1600mb/sec Read/Write. As hot storage, it is great for editing and transferring photos compared to HDDs with 100mb/sec. To work on my Z270 mobo, I had to cancel a Sata port. Bandwidth issue, of course. In newer systems with more BW, I believe it can work at the speeds the company claims. In any case, do not think that just because Samsung is ahead, other companies are bad. We are talking about Kingston, not some unknown Chinese brand.
Also, a great value for money purchase if you put it in an NVme enclosure as an external hard drive.
Unfortunately, someone has to do a whole research and learn what the differences are in the specs of the SSD/M.2 technologies, which, fortunately, probably reflect in the price as well. There is a serious reason for the differences in the prices of M.2s, for example. And it’s not just about the transfer speed. It’s also about their expected lifespan, etc. This particular one is among the cheapest because it falls short in all aspects. The worst being the "bottleneck" it experiences when you write a lot of data, where the speed can drop below 10MB/s (the maximum I have seen and remember is 550-600MB/s)
Normal price for the gb. It is a bit sensitive to temperatures, but I don't know if it's a general issue with M.2 drives. I have it in the back slot of the motherboard, and during transfers of large files, the speed gradually decreases (not to terrifying/HDD levels). Other than that, it's fine.
It is the 2nd NV2 that I buy mainly because of the price - it is the cheapest PCIe 4.0 from a reliable company. I have the 1st one for 9 months and it is excellent.
Poli kalo ssd.Ta speeds einai apexta me thn timh idios kai o apothikeutikos xoros. Exei thn idia sxedon taxhtita me ena Samsung 970 evo plus pou kanei 100 euro parapano . Ontos 1tb kai merikes fores kalhtero kai apo to main mou. auta :)
This disk is trouble, cheap but not worth the hassle as soon as it starts to fill up more than 20% problems begin. 100% Utilization with no data transfer and freezing of windows explorer and think about it is not a system disk but a storage one. For your own good stay away. I have tangled and I have to figure out how to untangle.
Purchased at €56 final price, on 30/01/24, the 1TB version. Installed with a PCIe to m.2 adapter in the PCIe slot below my GPU and hosts games with long loading times (currently BeamNG.drive and Hogwarts Legacy). I note that the PCIe is version 3 while the drive is version 4. Nevertheless, the difference is noticeable compared to the 870 QVO that hosted these 2 games before. The drive is cooled by the Be Quiet MC1 and so far the temperatures I've seen are more than satisfactory with idle at 26 degrees and after a 3-hour gaming session at 38 degrees. Room temperature at 20.5 degrees during the measurements (winter). I will update the review if anything changes. Highly recommended with 1000!
Edit 21/07/24: Now it hosts my entire Gaming library (Euro Truck Simulator 2, BeamNG.drive, SnowRunner, Hogwarts Legacy, Farming Simulator 22) which takes up about 240GB = approximately 1/4 of the total capacity (931GB). Temperature after an 8-hour gaming session in Hogwarts Legacy at 41 degrees with room temperature at 28 degrees.
Conclusion: extremely satisfied and I recommend it with closed eyes!
Edit 18/08/24: Since 02/08/24 it has been hosting Pop_OS! as a 2nd operating system on my system (only this, Windows is on another drive). Runs smoothly, so it is also recommended as a boot disk for anyone interested in that.
This disc did not work from the beginning! I connect it and the computer does not start. I disconnect it and everything is fine. I have requested a replacement.
I have had it for a month, and it has fully satisfied me. In terms of speed, it is very good, very easy to install on my gaming laptop. If I need more space, I would definitely get it again as a second hard drive!!
It was inserted into the PS5, which displayed a message that it is slower than recommended, but as far as I have used it, I haven't noticed any delay. I imagine that demanding games may potentially have issues in the future, so in that case, I will install them on the original SSD.
It concerns the 500GB.
It was purchased to replace an old Samsung SSD 850 EVO 120GB (bootable) which seemed to be dying...
Unfortunately, in my current PC installation, the M.2 drives are not recognized as PCI Express but as SATA.... so the speeds I saw are reduced as shown in the photo.
If I manage to upgrade my system :)) and see improvement, I will inform...
Edit 09/02/24
Finally, I made a small upgrade and the drive was recognized as PCIe.
The performance skyrocketed as shown in the second photo.!! Well worth it!!
It's fine, but don't expect a continuous write speed of 3,500 mb/s, but that's the case for all SSDs. Overall, I am very satisfied with how it runs Windows and games. I would recommend it to anyone looking for something like this.
*Notes: It doesn't have a write speed of 2,800 mb/s, it has 2,100, but it's not that important. 1 terabyte is much better than 500 gb if you want to play games.
It has not shown any decrease in performance in the 10 months that I have had it, being filled up to 1/3 (2 tb). It is installed in a PCI 3.0 slot with an operating system. Compared to an external SAMSUNG SSD T7 1 tb, it writes at 950 mb/s, while on the same one it writes around 650-700 mb/s, obviously due to limitations of the T7 or the type-c connection. Maybe it would have been slightly faster on PCI 4.0, but I don't think I would notice any differences
I don't have much to say. This specific SSD is very fast, it opens Windows in less than 10 seconds and applications, except for games, in less than 2 seconds. As for gaming, it doesn't disappoint, it is very fast. The only thing that bothered me is that it is not exactly 1TB in storage, but slightly less (in my case it is 930GB). At this price, it is definitely worth the money.