Kingston SSDNow 240GB
240 GB, M.2 2280Product details
The Kingston SSDNow 240GB is a high-performance M.2 SATA G2 solid-state drive designed for a variety of applications. With its compact design and high storage capacity of 240 GB, it is ideal as primary storage for operating systems and applications or as a reliable cache device. The SSD can be easily integrated into systems with M.2 connectors, making it an excellent choice for system integrators and DIY enthusiasts. Thanks to advanced technologies such as garbage collection, wear leveling, and TRIM support, the SSD delivers consistent performance throughout its lifespan. Additionally, firmware-based power loss protection ensures that data is securely stored even after an unexpected shutdown. The Kingston SSD Manager software allows for easy monitoring of the warranty status and health of the SSD, providing added security and control.
- Maximum read speed of 550 MB/s and write speed of 330 MB/s
- Support for AES encryption for data security
- Optimized power management through DevSleep for longer battery life
- Advanced features such as SMART support for performance monitoring
- Suitable for ultrabooks, notebooks, and small form factor PCs.
SSD type | M.2 SSD |
Interface | M.2 Key B+M |
Protocol | AHCI (SATA) |
Write transfer speed | 330 MB/s |
Read transfer speed | 550 MB/s |
Max. random 4K read | 100000 IOPS |
Max. random 4K write | 80000 IOPS |
Item number | 5838181 |
Manufacturer | Kingston |
Category | SSD |
Manufacturer no. | SM2280S3G2/240G |
Release date | 8.2.2016 |
SSD type | M.2 SSD |
Form factor | M.2 2280 |
Storage capacity | 240 GB |
Interface | M.2 Key B+M |
Protocol | AHCI (SATA) |
Read transfer speed | 550 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 330 MB/s |
Memory type (NAND) | MLC |
Max. random 4K read | 100000 IOPS |
Max. random 4K write | 80000 IOPS |
SSD Features | AES encryption, SMART Support, SSD TRIM Support |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.06 W |
Power consumption | 3.01 W |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Length | 80 cm |
Width | 22 cm |
Height | 0.35 cm |
Weight | 5.99 g |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 5.Lexar0.6 %
- 5.SanDisk0.6 %
- 11.Kingston0.7 %
- 11.Patriot0.7 %
- 11.Teamgroup0.7 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Verbatim0 days
- 12.Corsair1 day
- 12.Kingston1 day
- 12.SanDisk1 day
- 15.Synology2 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «SSD» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 10.Adata1.8 %
- 10.PNY1.8 %
- 12.Kingston1.9 %
- 13.Lexar2 %
- 13.Team Group2 %