Kingston
Kingston KC600 1024GB mSATA Internal SSD
Best storage upgrade for older laptops and compact desktop systems.
Boost your system's performance with the Kingston KC600 1024GB Internal SSD. Designed with a compact mSATA form factor and a SATA3 interface, it's perfect for upgrading compatible laptops and small-form-factor PCs. Experience significantly faster load times and data transfers with read speeds up to 550MB/s and write speeds up to 520MB/s. This drive is brand new, ships in retail packaging, and benefits from a LIFETIME warranty on flash memory products, ensuring long-term reliability and peace of mind.
$291.35
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
367
/ 2796
#367 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-45%
Below average
Total Capacity
11024
/ TB (GB)
Who it's for
- Owners of older laptops needing a performance boost
- Power users requiring long-term drive reliability
- Security-conscious professionals handling sensitive business data
Who should skip it
- Gamers and editors needing high-speed data transfers
- Buyers with modern systems lacking mSATA slots
- Budget-focused shoppers seeking the best value per gigabyte
Performance breakdown
SATA Interface Speed
Maxes out the SATA III bandwidth for snappy daily computing tasks.
Form Factor Utility
Perfectly compact for breathing new life into older laptops and PCs.
Storage Capacity
A massive 1TB footprint provides ample room for modern software libraries.
Reliability Standards
Commercial-grade components ensure consistent performance for long-term data integrity.
Warranty Coverage
Lifetime protection offers total peace of mind for your hardware investment.
Installation Ease
Simple mSATA plug-and-play design makes upgrades accessible for most users.
Key Specs
Total Capacity
1TB (1024GB)
Form Factor
mSATA
Interface
SATA III
Read Speed
Up to 550MB/s
Write Speed
Up to 520MB/s
Grade
Commercial
Condition
New
MFG Code
SKC600MS/1024G
Features
- High-capacity 1024GB storage
- Fast SATA3 interface performance
- Compact mSATA form factor
- Read speeds up to 550MB/s
- Write speeds up to 520MB/s
- Ships in retail packaging
- Commercial grade reliability
What customers say
The Kingston KC600 1024GB mSATA SSD is overwhelmingly viewed as a reliable performance upgrade, especially for systems requiring the niche mSATA form factor. Users consistently report dramatic improvements, noting near instantaneous boot times and significantly faster application loading. The drive reliably achieves maximum SATA III speeds. Reliability is a key strength, with long term stability reinforcing Kingston's reputation. While the specialized form factor commands a slightly higher price than standard 2.5-inch drives, reviewers agree that the superior quality, robust performance, and high endurance fully justify the investment for users needing this specific capacity and interface. It is highly recommended for system revitalization.
Know before you buy
No, this is an mSATA drive. It is designed for specific laptops and small-form-factor PCs that feature an internal mSATA slot and will not fit into standard 2.5-inch drive bays without a specialized adapter.
Upgrading to the KC600 will significantly reduce your system's boot times, application launch speeds, and overall responsiveness. Because it uses flash memory rather than spinning platters, it is also much quieter and more resistant to physical shock.
Yes, the KC600 utilizes the SATA III interface to deliver read speeds up to 550MB/s and write speeds up to 520MB/s. To achieve these speeds, ensure your device's motherboard also supports the SATA III standard.
The lifetime warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product. It provides long-term peace of mind regarding the reliability of the flash memory components under normal operating conditions.
Absolutely. Its high read and write speeds make it an excellent choice for hosting your operating system and primary applications, which will result in a much snappier computing experience.
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