Type | Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) |
Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
Storage Capacity | 4 TB |
Flash Memory Type | 3D TLC NAND |
Controller | Phison E18 |
Sequential Read Speed | 7000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed | 7000 MB/s |
Random Read (4KB, QD32) | 1,000,000 IOPS |
Random Write (4KB, QD32) | 1,000,000 IOPS |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 1.8 million hours |
Weight | 9.7 g |
Power Consumption (Idle) | 0.33 W |
Power Consumption (Average) | 2.7 W |
Power Consumption (Max - Read) | 9.9 W |
Power Consumption (Max - Write) | 10.2 W |
Warranty | 5-Year Limited Warranty |
Kingston KC3000 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD



Key Benefits

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- Delivers ultra-fast data processing with up to 7,000MB/s read/write speeds, ideal for demanding applications.
- Backed by a 5-year limited warranty and a 1.8 million hour MTBF, ensuring reliable long-term use.
- Complies with TAA regulations, making it suitable for government and enterprise procurement.
Product Overview
The Kingston KC3000 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD offers high-capacity, ultra-fast storage in a slim M.2 2280 form factor. Engineered with a Phison E18 controller and 3D TLC NAND flash, it achieves remarkable sequential read/write speeds of up to 7,000MB/s, and delivers 1,000,000 IOPS for both 4KB random operations. Ideal for high-performance workloads, content creation, and gaming systems.
Built for durability with a 1.8 million hour MTBF, this SSD is also compact (80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm) and lightweight (9.7g), making it perfect for laptops and tight spaces. It operates in a 0–70°C range and includes a 5-year limited warranty. Made in Taiwan and TAA compliant, it's suitable for enterprise and government use.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 22 mm |
Depth | 80 mm |
Height | 3.5 mm |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Operating Vibration | 2.17G (7–800 Hz) |
Non-Operating Vibration | 20G (20–1000 Hz) |
Shock Resistance | 1000G (0.5 ms duration, half-sine wave) |
Heatsink Included | No |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Software and Tools | Kingston SSD Manager (Monitoring, Health, Updates) |
Interfaces
Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
Protocol | NVMe 1.4 |
Connector | M-Key Edge Connector |
Backward Compatibility | PCIe 3.0 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC, VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI, RCM, UKCA |
Advanced Security Features
End-to-End Data Path Protection | No |
Data Encryption | No hardware encryption |
SMART Support | Yes |
TRIM Support | Yes |
Garbage Collection | Dynamic and static wear leveling |
Over-Provisioning | Yes |