Testseek.com have collected 87 expert reviews of the Kingston M.2 2280 KC2000 NVMe PCIe and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kingston M.2 2280 KC2000 NVMe PCIe.
July 2019
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The editors liked
Very Good Performance (Up To 3200MB/s Read & 2200MB/s Write)
Sustained Performance Levels (SNIA Tests)
5 Years Warranty
Kingston SSD Manager Software
High quality
High performance
Available in high capacity
Up to 2TB
Reasonable price
5-year warranty
Acronis True Image HD key included
Fastest SSD we ever tested (after firmware update)
Competitively priced
Fantastic sustained write performance
Very good random IOPS performance
Large SLC cache
2 TB version available
Five-year warranty
Compact form factor
Solid performance
Software package support
Respectable endurance
Black PCB
Up to 2 TB capacities
Excellent real-world performance
Snappy in almost all of our benchmark tests
Has 256-bit AES self-encryption features
Strong durability rating
Best real-world sustained performance we've seen
Very affordable
Available in capacities up to 2TB
Very good overall performance
256-bit AES hardware encryption
Kingston SSD software
Overall performance is satisfying and quick
Self Encryption is a great value add
Sustained performance is respectable
Priced well for its features and performance
The editors didn't like
Thermal Throttling (During Our SNIA Tests)
Price (For Some)
Nothing worth to mention
Firmware update required for best performance
Price is a little bit high
Some thermal throttling
A heatsink would be nice
Peak performance is a bit conservative
Ugly sticker detracts from aesthetics
Not as cost-effective as some competing drives in the space
Ho-hum 4K writes
Not quite as fast as the top performers with smaller transfers
Other Gen3 drives are faster
We did notice some throttling
Pricing could be more competitive
Falls behind in peak performance to slightly more expensive drives
Black PCB design is hidden by a distracting sticker
Published: 2019-06-03, Author: Keith , review by: wccftech.com
Overall performance is satisfying and quick, Self Encryption is a great value add, Sustained performance is respectable, Priced well for its features and performance
Falls behind in peak performance to slightly more expensive drives, Black PCB design is hidden by a distracting sticker
The Kingston KC2000 1TB NVMe SSD proved itself to be a very competent contender in the NVMe space and is a much better option for overall performance than their A1000 lineup for not a whole lot more money. This drive isn't aimed squarely at the gaming and...
Kingston has released the next generation of its M.2 NVMe SDD with the KC2000. The drive leverages 96-layer, 3D TLC NAND and the SMI 2262EN controller to deliver performance needed by power users. The drive comes with a 5-year warranty and in several capa...
Kingston has released the next generation of its M.2 NVMe SDD with the KC2000. The drive leverages 96-layer, 3D TLC NAND and the SMI 2262EN controller to deliver performance needed by power users. The drive comes with a 5-year warranty and in several capa...
Not having tested the KC1000 model released last year puts us in a slight disadvantage since we can't directly compare the new KC2000 to it. Still judging by the NAND flash controller used (8-channel Phison PS5007-E7) and also by what Kingston...
Best real-world sustained performance we've seen, Very affordable, Available in capacities up to 2TB
Not quite as fast as the top performers with smaller transfers
The worst NVMe SSD is hard to tell from the best, until you start copying large amounts of data. And that's where the cream, such as the KC2000, rises to the top. It's nice to see Kingston, a straight-shooter among storage companies, in the driver's seat...
Peak performance is a bit conservative, Ugly sticker detracts from aesthetics
Kingston's KC2000 keeps up with the most intensive consumer workloads, but also boasts respectable endurance figures, a five-year warranty, software package, and a full security suite, making it a safe choice if you're looking for security and reliability...
Abstract: Kingston's KC2000 is a premium performance-oriented SSD that has been around for a while. Kingston's KC2000 is based on Silicon Motion's powerful SM2262EN 8-channel controller and BiCS4 96-layer TLC flash. This is not an uncommon configuration by any mean...
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Published: 2019-07-15, Author: Tony , review by: impulsegamer.com
In conclusion, the Kingston KC provides some exceptional value and performance with four different sizes to suit your needs. While an all-round honest NVMe PCIe SSD, the Kingston KC is a great choice for those desiring to upgrade their systems or those wa...
Abstract: Kingston KC2000 NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD Review – Kingston's latest NVMe M.2 SSD, the KC2000, is using the latest Gen 3.0 x 4 NVMe controller and 96-layer 3D TLC NAND. But if you don't really care or understand the technical stuffs, don't worry, do read on.Kings...
