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Kingston 256G SSD KC600 SATA3 2.5"

256 GB · SATA · 550 MB/s read

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Capacity 256 GB
Type SATA
Sequential read 550 MB/s
Sequential write 500 MB/s

Kingston 256G SSD KC600 SATA3 2.5" is an internal SSD with 256 GB of space, reading at up to 550 MB/s.

Specifications

Key specs

Capacity: 256 GB
Type: SATA
Sequential read: 550 MB/s
Sequential write: 500 MB/s
Part number: SKC600/256G
EAN / UPC: 0740617300161

Features

Security algorithms: 256-bit AES
SSD capacity: 256 GB
SSD form factor: 2.5"
Interface: Serial ATA III
Memory type: 3D TLC
Component for: PC/Laptop
Hardware encryption: Yes
Data transfer rate: 6 Gbit/s
Read speed: 550 MB/s
Write speed: 500 MB/s
Random read (4KB): 90000 IOPS
Random write (4KB): 80000 IOPS
Controller type: SMI SM2259
Mean time between failures (MTBF): 1000000 h

Power

Power consumption (read): 1.3 W
Power consumption (write): 3.2 W
Power consumption (average): 0.2 W
Power consumption (idle): 0.06 W

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Weight & dimensions

Width: 69.9 mm
Depth: 100.1 mm
Height: 7 mm
Weight: 40 g

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

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About this product

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 and eDrive. It features read/write speeds of up to 550/520MB/s* to efficiently store your data up to 2TB**. 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 Using the latest 3D TLC NAND technology, it enables read/write speeds of up to 550/520MB/s.* Full-security suite Protect and secure your data with Kingston’s self-encrypting drive. Easy installation/upgrade KC600 is available in an upgrade bundle kit that has everything you need to install your drive easily.

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	Kingston 256G SSD KC600 SATA3 2.5"	Integral 256 GB V Series Plus SATA III 2.5" SSD for ADATA ASU650SS-256GT-R and INSSD256GS625V2P	Integral 256 GB V Series Plus SATA III 2.5" SSD for ADATA ASU655SS-256GT-C and INSSD256GS625V2P	Integral 256 GB V Series Plus SATA III 2.5" SSD for APACER AP256GAS350-1 and INSSD256GS625V2P
Capacity	256 GB	256 GB	256 GB	256 GB
Type	SATA	SATA	SATA	SATA
Sequential read	550 MB/s	550 MB/s	550 MB/s	550 MB/s
Sequential write	500 MB/s	500 MB/s	500 MB/s	500 MB/s
Released	—	2026	2026	2026