Head to head
Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 2230 vs WD_BLACK SN770M 2TB
Our pick
WD_BLACK SN770M 2TB
For a handheld or console with a short 2230 slot
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What Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 2230 offers
Choose this 500 GB NV3 for a compatible M.2 2230 slot when that capacity fits your files. Its single-sided 2.3 mm module gives a concrete clearance check before replacing a drive.34
2 models / at a glance
Key differences
What differs
| Specification | Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 2230 | WD_BLACK SN770M 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 500 GB3 | 2,000 GB1 |
| Endurance | 160 TB3 | 1,200 TB1 |
More details
| Specification | Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 2230 | WD_BLACK SN770M 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe generation | PCIe 4.0 x43 | PCI Express 4.01 |
| Sequential read speed | Not published | Not published |
| Sequential write speed | 3,000 MB/s3 | Not published |
| Flash cell type | Not published | Tlc1 |
| Warranty | 5 years3 | 5 years (Duration: 5 years or Max Endurance [TBW] limit, whichever occurs first; Environment: See support.wdc.com for region-specific warranty details)2 |
| M.2 form factor | M.2 22303 | M.2 22301 |