Kingston SSDNow V300 Series SATA600

Overview

The Kingston SSDNow V300 uses a SandForce 2281 controller to communicate with the internal 19nm MLC (multi-layer cell) NAND. It features a 450MB/s sequential reads and write speeds. It includes a Desktop kit with an extra power cable, data cable, drive bay adapter brackets and a Notebook kit with an USB 2.0 enclosure. It is cover by a three year warranty.

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Last revision on April 6, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Available with comprehensive desktop or laptop installation kit
7mm thickness for slim laptops
Consistent speed through most tests

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Performance in our benchmarks lagged behind less-costly alternatives

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCStats on March 20, 2014 75

I haven't had much (if any) experience with Kingston SSDs. For that matter, the CanadaComputers geeks I spoke with in the store didn't know much about Kingston's SSDs either... I like to ask computer store employees which brands generate the highest...

By HardwareCanucks on April 15, 2013 100

It has class leading performance and capacity per dollar, a generous warranty and the inclusion of notebook and desktop upgrade kits will simplify the installation process for first timers. There really isn’t anything more we could ask for from a budget-range SSD.

By FutureLooks on April 14, 2013 90

Solid State Drives are the inevitable direction of storage technology but adoption is still slow. For a few months there it looked like we were getting closer to .50 cents a GB but then prices went back up. I don’t think it’s all that influenced by...

By MyCE on April 11, 2013 80

Let us summarise the most important positive and negative points below:Positive:Excellent operation as a system drive. Very good sequential read/write speeds. SATA 6Gbps support. 7mm thick Outstanding contents inside the package. Good TRIM...

By DooYoo on April 07, 2013 100

I have found this solidstate drive to be much better all round than the samsung I had already purchased, since installation it has been trouble free and reliable - it's a good buy in my opinion.

By ComputerShopper on April 04, 2013 70

This solid-performing drive is available with a handy installation kit for a small premium. Barring a price drop, though, it’s not the best balance of performance and price we’ve tested.

By bjorn3d.com on March 18, 2013 90

The Kingston V300 aims and hits the mark on a value based SSD which also offers sub dollar per Gigabyte pricing and for this, it earns the Bjorn3D Golden Bear...

By TweakTown on March 14, 2013 88

Still, for just a little bit more money you can buy an enthusiast focused SF-2281 drive like the HyperX 3K. Then you don't have to worry if the random read performance is slowing your applications down. For desktop users, the HyperX already ships with an impressive desktop accessory package and costs the same as the V300 Desktop Upgrade Kit.

By Pureoverclock on March 11, 2013 90

Great overall combination of speed, accessories, and price for a solid purchase. Discuss in the...

By PC Mag on February 15, 2013 80

The 128GB Kingston SSDNow V300 Series SV300S3D7 internal solid-state drive pushes well below the $1 per GB price point without compromising drive...

By GadgetSpeak on February 11, 2013 84

SSD drives are slowly getting bigger, more quickly they are becoming lower priced. So is now the time to get one? Certainly the PC/notebook units I have reviewed that have at least a small SSD drive show a huge increase in booting...

By TechRadar on February 02, 2013 80

This must be a frustrating time for any manufacturer producing SSDs with the SandForce controller. You're sat waiting for the next generation of controller while Marvell, OCZ and Samsung gleefully launch their own to entice the market. If you're a...

By ThinkComputers on December 18, 2012 90

I think these days many people choose an SSD based on the capacity of the drive vs the overall price. The SSDNow V300 enters the market at a very competitive price for the capacity you get. A quick look on Amazon shows the 120GB version of the V300...

By uk.hardware.info on November 28, 2014

Samsung's 850 Pro SSDs are without a doubt the fastest SSDs of this moment. Given that this product does not seem to have any flaws, we heartily recommend it to those who are looking for the fastest possible SSD. The Vector 150 and AMD Radeon R7 SSDs...

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