Kingston NV3 SNV3SM3/500G is a 500GB solid-state drive for adding storage to compatible computers and compact systems. Its M.2 2230 form factor measures 22 × 30 × 2.3 mm, making it a short-format drive for systems designed for this size.
The drive uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface and 3D NAND. Kingston rates the 500GB model for sequential reads of up to 5,000 MB/s and writes of up to 3,000 MB/s. Actual results can vary with the host hardware, software and usage.
Kingston describes the NV3 range for desktop and notebook workloads, including storage expansion in compact systems such as laptops and handheld gaming consoles. Compatibility depends on the system; this drive is not intended for server environments.