High-Capacity Speed and Efficient Storage: Kingston NV3 4TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD - Black Supercharge your system with the Kingston NV3 4TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD - Black , a next-generation storage solution designed for gamers, creators, and professionals seeking vast capacity and rapid performance. Powered by a PCIe 4.0 Gen 4x4 NVMe controller, it delivers sequential read/write speeds up to 6000/5000 MB/s, slashing load times for games, applications, and large file transfers. Its single-sided M.2 2280 design fits seamlessly into ultrabooks, desktops, and PS5 consoles, offering 4TB of storage for extensive game libraries, 4K videos, or datasets. The DRAM-less architecture, leveraging Host Memory Buffer technology, ensures low power consumption and minimal heat, ideal for thin laptops. With a robust Silicon Motion SM2268XT2 controller and QLC NAND, this SSD balances speed, efficiency, and capacity, making it a versatile choice for budget-conscious users needing high-performance storage in a compact, reliable package. Key Features PCIe 4.0 Gen 4x4 Performance: Achieves up to 6000 MB/s read and 5000 MB/s write speeds—20 times faster than SATA SSDs, ideal for gaming and content creation, as praised for its responsiveness. 4TB High-Capacity Storage: Stores up to 200 PS5 games or thousands of 4K videos—perfect for large datasets, media libraries, or backups, per amazon.com specifications. Single-Sided M.2 2280 Design: Compact form factor—fits thin laptops, small PCs, and PS5 consoles, saving space for other components, as noted by kingston.com. DRAM-Less Efficiency: Uses Host Memory Buffer technology—reduces power draw and heat, enhancing laptop battery life and system cooling, per tomshardware.com. Silicon Motion SM2268XT2 Controller: Supports modern QLC NAND—delivers reliable performance with up to 1M IOPS for random reads/writes, ideal for multitasking, as highlighted by thessdreview.com. Low Power and Heat Output: Optimized for energy efficiency—runs cooler than DRAM-based SSDs, suitable for ultrabooks and compact builds, per impulsegamer.com. Broad Compatibility: Works with PCIe 4.0/3.0 motherboards, laptops, desktops, and PS5—plug-and-play with Windows, macOS, and Linux, as noted by citycenter.jo. Specifications Feature Details Dimensions 22 x 80 x 2.3 mm Weight ~7g Form Factor M.2 2280, Single-Sided Interface PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 Controller Silicon Motion SM2268XT2 (DRAM-less) NAND Type Kioxia BiCS6 162-Layer 3D QLC NAND Capacity 4TB Sequential Read Speed Up to 6000 MB/s Sequential Write Speed Up to 5000 MB/s Random Read/Write IOPS Up to 1M/1M Endurance 1280TBW (Terabytes Written) MTBF 2,000,000 Hours Operating Temperature 0°C to 70°C Power Consumption Idle: 0.05W, Avg: 1.2W, Max Read: 4.5W, Max Write: 5.8W Compatibility PCIe 4.0/3.0 Motherboards, Laptops, Desktops, PS5, Windows, macOS, Linux Color Black