What it is
The Kingston KC600 is a 1TB SATA III 2.5" internal SSD using 3D TLC NAND, delivering read speeds up to 550 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s.
Who it's for
Suitable for users needing large-capacity, reliable SATA SSD storage for desktop or laptop upgrades, without moving to NVMe solutions.
Why it's good
This drive combines a substantial 1TB capacity with solid performance for general computing and storage-heavy tasks on SATA interfaces.
When to choose it
Choose this if your system only supports SATA drives and you want to upgrade to a fast 1TB SSD without changing form factors.
Specifications
| Hard drive | |
|---|---|
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| Memory type | 3D TLC |
| Data transmission | |
| Read speed | 550 MB/s |
| Write speed | 520 MB/s |
| Random write (4KB) | 80000 IOPS |
| Random read (4KB) | 90000 IOPS |
| Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Security | |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
| Endurance | |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 1000000 h |
| Features | |
| Interface | Serial ATA III |
| Component for | PC/Laptop |
| Controller type | SMI SM2259 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
| Read speed | 550 MB/s |
| Write speed | 520 MB/s |
| Memory type | 3D TLC |
| Random write (4KB) | 80000 IOPS |
| Random read (4KB) | 90000 IOPS |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 1000000 h |
| Hardware encryption | Yes |
| Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| SSD form factor | 2.5" |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717070 |
| Power | |
| Power consumption (average) | 0.2 W |
| Power consumption (write) | 3.2 W |
| Power consumption (read) | 1.3 W |
| Power consumption (idle) | 0.06 W |
| Performance | |
| Interface | Serial ATA III |
| Component for | PC/Laptop |
| Controller type | SMI SM2259 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
| Read speed | 550 MB/s |
| Write speed | 520 MB/s |
| Memory type | 3D TLC |
| Random write (4KB) | 80000 IOPS |
| Random read (4KB) | 90000 IOPS |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 1000000 h |
| Hardware encryption | Yes |
| Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Design | |
| Component for | PC/Laptop |
| SSD form factor | 2.5" |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 69.9 mm |
| Weight | 40 g |
| Height | 7 mm |
| Depth | 100.1 mm |
| Package width | 129.5 mm |
| Package depth | 9.14 mm |
| Package height | 184.2 mm |
| Package weight | 62.19 g |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 129.5 mm |
| Package depth | 9.14 mm |
| Package height | 184.2 mm |
| Package weight | 62.19 g |
| Master (outer) case width | 135.9 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 203.2 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 69.8 mm |
| Master (outer) case gross weight | 699.95 g |
| Products per master (outer) case | 10 pc(s) |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 70 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 85 °C |
| Operating vibration | 2.17 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 20 G |
| Technical details | |
| Interface | Serial ATA III |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 70 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 85 °C |
| Operating vibration | 2.17 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 20 G |
| Hardware encryption | Yes |
| Country of origin | China |
| SSD form factor | 2.5" |
| Logistics data | |
| Master (outer) case width | 135.9 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 203.2 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 69.8 mm |
| Master (outer) case gross weight | 699.95 g |
| Products per master (outer) case | 10 pc(s) |
| Country of origin | China |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717070 |
| Other features | |
| Country of origin | China |
Contact Creative Systems to confirm drive compatibility and current availability before ordering.