Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB
Prices & availability
Where to buy the Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB
| Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newegg | New | $160 | 73 | Go to offer → | |
| Amazon | New | Check current price on Amazon | in store | Check on Amazon |
The Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB ranks #26 of 286 in-stock solid state drives by Relative Value under the balanced preset in the 2026-08-13 offer frame. Below: how it scores per scenario and what the math says about alternatives.
Is the Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB worth it in August 2026? (value analysis)
It sits at #26 of 286 in balanced value. The current top 3 are within 5 points of each other, so leadership here is genuinely close.
Each letter answers “how well does this product handle that job?” — price is never part of it.
Near this price: #6 value · #9 capability within ±15% of this price · ±15% band
Scenario Tiers grade capability for each use — price excluded, identical to the tier list.
The scenario matrix below adds prices from the 2026-08-13 offer frame back in as Relative Value.
Value and price targets for every scenario (detailed table)
| Scenario (preset) | Relative Value | Strong Value at ≤ | Excellent Value at ≤ | Market-leading Value at ≤ | Top value pick here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced | 73 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Crucial T710 1TB | ||
| System Drive | 48 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Crucial T710 1TB | ||
| Game & File Storage | 78 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | TeamGroup MP44Q 4TB | ||
| Heavy Creative Work | 48 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Crucial T710 4TB | ||
| Strict Budget | 49 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Patriot P220 256GB | ||
Relative Value is computed within the current in-stock set for each preset (leader = 100). Target prices are calculation thresholds under today's dataset; where none exist, the row says so instead of showing blanks. Recalculated on every data refresh.
Price & value history
What we actually observed — lowest tracked offer, average offer price, and value/rank position among products on sale now in this category.
Across 24 tracked days we recorded the Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB on 24 of them. The lowest tracked offer was $157 on 2026-07-28 and the highest $164 on 2026-07-15. Today's lowest total is $160, 1.3% above the 24-day average of $158. The average offer price across 2 retailers is $162 (1.3% above the cheapest). Price volatility is very stable (1.4% CV).
Prices are the cheapest total (item plus shipping) we recorded for a New, in-stock offer on that day. Value and rank here are measured against products on sale now — the set this product actually competes in — so they will not match a Value Score computed over the whole catalogue elsewhere on this page. A previous-generation part is ranked among previous-generation parts, because that is the choice a buyer of one is actually making.
Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB interface, form factor & heatsink compatibility
| Interface | M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Form factor | M.2-2280 |
| Capacity | 1 TB |
| Sequential read / write | 6000 / 4000 MB/s |
| Endurance | 600 TBW |
| DRAM cache | Yes |
| Heatsink included | No |
Confirm the physical M.2/SATA form factor and interface your motherboard or laptop accepts. A newer PCIe drive can usually negotiate down to an older PCIe link, but its peak speed will be limited by that slot; check heatsink clearance before buying a heatsink model.
Best alternatives to the Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB at similar prices
Chosen for System Drive, not for general performance — a product that suits a different job is not an alternative here. Tiers come from the same rubric as the tier list; products we can't grade for this job are left out rather than guessed at. Prices use the page's dated offer frame.
FAQ
- What is a good price for the Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB right now?
- No realistic price brings the Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB to an 80+ Relative Value under the balanced weighting in the 2026-08-13 offer frame — other in-stock products dominate it on performance-per-dollar. That is a statement about this market frame, not about the product: check the scenario matrix, where different priorities can put it ahead.
- Where can I buy the Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB?
- We track 2 offer(s) across stores, variants and conditions — the first 2 useful price highlights are shown above, which is the complete currently tracked set. Each row keeps its own checked date; always confirm the final price at the retailer.
- Is the Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB worth it in August 2026?
- That depends on your scenario: its Relative Value ranges across presets in the scenario matrix above (currently #26 of 286 in-stock by balanced value in the 2026-08-13 offer frame). Use the live calculator to weigh your own priorities.
- Will the Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB fit my PC or laptop?
- It uses M.2-2280 over M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4. Confirm both the physical slot and interface; an older PCIe slot can cap a newer drive's peak speed, and heatsink versions need extra clearance.
- What is the Kingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB best suited for?
- It is a 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 drive rated for 6000 / 4000 MB/s sequential read/write. The scenario tiers separately grade system-drive responsiveness, game/file storage and heavy write work.
Offer frame: 2026-08-13 · dataset generated 2026-08-13 · formula ssd-value-v1 · Value Score is an estimate based on our current dataset, selected weights, market prices and methodology — not an official product rating or a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology · Report a data error