• Gen 3.0 x 4 NVMe PCIe SSD
• Ideal for Laptops & Small Form Factor PCs; High Performance, High Capacities
• Adds KC600 mSATA SSD to Product Family

Sunbury-on-Thames, UK – March 29, 2020 – Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, a flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announces the launch of the NV1 NVMe™ PCIe SSD. With efficient performance in a single-sided M.2 design, NV1 is the ideal entry-level drive for first-time NVMe users with laptops and small form factor PCs.

NV1 is a substantial storage solution with capacities up to 2TB. It features read/write speeds up to 2,100/1,700MB/s¹, respectively, thus delivering 3x the performance of a SATA-based SSD. NV1 uses less power, emits less heat and has quicker load times making it ideal for users who appreciate responsiveness and ultra-fast data access but have systems with limited space. NV1 is available in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities² and is backed by a limited three-year warranty⁴, free tech support and legendary Kingston reliability.

“Kingston is pleased to announce the next entry-level offering in its NVMe PCIe SSD product family to meet the needs of new and existing users,” said Tony Hollingsbee, SSD business manager, Kingston EMEA. “Whether users are upgrading a system or planning a new build, NV1 is designed for speed and dependability at an affordable price.”

In 2020, Kingston shipped over 20M SSDs globally, according to analyst firm Forward Insights. As one of the largest SSD suppliers in the world, Kingston also added a mSATA version of the KC600 SSD to support older laptop upgrades. The recent launches further show Kingston’s commitment to creating the industry’s most thoroughly tested and complete range of SSD solutions, for first-time users to prosumers to data center customers. For more information visit kingston.com.

NV1 Features and Specifications:

• NVMe PCIe Performance: NV1 offers read/write speeds up to 2,100/1,700MB/s¹ (all capacities).
• Ideal for systems with limited space: Easily integrate into designs with M.2 connectors. Perfect for thin laptops and small form factor PCs.
• Multiple Capacities²: Available in a range of capacities up to 2TB to meet your data storage requirements.
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
• Capacities²: 1TB
• Endurance³:    
  • 1000GB – 240TBW
• Power Consumption: 
  • 1000GB: 5mW Idle / 220mW Avg / 1.1W (MAX) Read / 3.3W (MAX) Write
• Storage Temperature: -40°C~85°C
• Operating Temperature: 0°C~70°C
• Dimensions: 22mm x 80mm x 2.1mm
• Weight: 7g (All capacities)
• Vibration Operating: 2.17G (7-800Hz)
• Vibration Non-operating: 20G (20-1000Hz)
• Warranty/Support⁴: Limited 3-year warranty with free technical support