KC600 2.5" SATA SSD
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KC600 2.5" and mSATA SSD Hardware-based self-encrypting drive with 3D TLC NAND

Kingston’s KC600 is a full-capacity SSD designed to provide remarkable performance and optimised to provide functional system responsiveness with incredible boot, loading and transfer times. It comes in both 2.5" and mSATA form factors using SATA Rev 3.0 interface with backwards compatibility. The KC600 utilises the latest 3D TLC NAND technology while supporting a full security suite that includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption, TCG Opal 2.0 and eDrive. It features read/write speeds of up to 550/520MB/s1 to efficiently store your data up to 2TB2. It’s available in a bundle kit that provides everything you need for a smooth and easy desktop and notebook installation and upgrade.
  • Remarkable performance
  • Features the latest 3D TLC NAND technology
  • Supports a full security suite (TCG Opal 2.0, AES 256-bit, eDrive)
  • Available in range of full capacities
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Key Features

Remarkable Performance

Remarkable Performance

Using the latest 3D TLC NAND technology, it enables read/write speeds up to 550/520MB/s1.

Full-security suite

Full-security suite

Protect and secure your data with Kingston’s self-encrypting drive.

Easy Installation/Upgrade

Easy Installation/Upgrade

KC600 is available in an upgrade bundle kit that has everything you need to easily install your drive

Multiple capacities

Multiple capacities

KC600 is available in a range of full capacities from 256GB to 2TB1

Awards and Reviews

Overall the Kingston KC 600 2TB SSD performed beautifully and efficiently.

Read Full Review Critic Reviewer SSD Consumer KC600 Review

The Kingston KC600 is an excellent drive offering top of the range SATA SSD performance with the benefit of hardware encryption and superior write endurance than some competing brands

Read Full Review Mighty Gadget SSD KC600 Review

The drive offers great performance for both loading times and copy speeds. The SATA interface should be compatible with most old laptops.

Read Full Review Review Central Middle East SSD KC600 Review

The Kingston KC600 is a great option for people who are looking to upgrade their HDD storage without breaking the bank.

Read Full Review Gadgets Middle East SSD KC600 Review

The inbuilt security that the Kingston KC600 comes with will appeal to the business sector.

Read Full Review Kitguru SSD KC600 Review

The KC600 Upgrade Kit is a perfect option for all who are planning to upgrade an HDD or old SSD drive on their laptop or desktop PC. The KC600 is fast and reliable but is also available at a reasonable price.

Read Full Review Funky Kit SSD KC600 Review

The Kingston KC600 SATA SSD is a likeable drive well suited to those users still clinging to their hard disk, or those who now feel the need for a secondary SSD for storage purposes.

Read Full Review Hexus SSD KC600 Consumer Review

Its performance should be more than enough for most consumers and since that performance is accompanied by a plethora of features, a 5 year limited warranty and an affordable price tag the KC600 512GB model gets our Golden Award.

Read Full Review Nikktech SSD KC6000 Review

The Kingston KC600 is a medium to fast SATA SSD, offering strong sequential performance and middling speeds when it comes to random I/O. This makes it more than fast enough for most people, and makes a good choice if it’s competitive on price.

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        Specifications

        Form Factor 2.5"
        Interface SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) – with backwards capability to SATA Rev 2.0 (3Gb/s)
        Capacities2 256GB, 512GB, 1024GB, 2048GB
        Controller SM2259
        NAND 3D TLC
        Encrypted XTS-AES 256-bit encryption
        Sequential Read/Write1 256GB — up to 550/500MB/s
        512GB–2048GB — up to 550/520MB/s
        Maximum 4K Read/Write1 up to 90,000/80,000 IOPS
        Power Consumption 0.06W idle / 0.2W avg / 1.3W (MAX) read / 3.2W (MAX) write
        Dimensions 100.1mm x 69.85mm x 7mm
        Weight 40g
        Operating temperature 0°C~70°C
        Storage temperature -40°C~85°C
        Vibration operating 2.17G Peak (7-800Hz)
        Vibration non-operating 20G Peak (10-2000Hz)
        Life expectancy 2 millions hours MTBF
        Warranty/support3 Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
        Total Bytes Written (TBW)4 256GB — 150TB
        512GB — 300TB
        1024GB — 600TB
        2048GB — 1200TB
        Form Factor mSATA
        Interface SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) – with backwards capability to SATA Rev 2.0 (3Gb/s)
        Capacities2 256GB, 512GB, 1024GB
        Controller SM2259
        NAND 3D TLC
        Encrypted XTS-AES 256-bit encryption
        Sequential Read/Write1 256GB — up to 550/500MB/s
        512GB – 1024GB — up to 550/520MB/s
        Maximum 4K Read/Write1 up to 90,000/80,000 IOPS
        Power Consumption 0.08W Idle / 0.1W Avg / 1.2W (MAX) Read / 2.4W (MAX) Write
        Dimensions 50.8mm x2 9.85mm x 4.85mm
        Weight 7g
        Operating temperature 0°C~70°C
        Storage temperature -40°C~85°C
        Vibration operating 2.17G Peak (7-800Hz)
        Vibration non-operating 20G Peak (10-2000Hz)
        Life expectancy 2 millions hours MTBF
        Warranty/support3 Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
        Total Bytes Written (TBW)4 256GB — 150TB
        512GB — 300TB
        1024GB — 600TB

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