Kingston KC600 SSD SKC600/512G Internal SSD 2.5", SATA Rev 3.0, 3D TLC, XTS-AES 256-bit encryption

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Kingston's KC600 doesn't perform that well when it comes to the random tests at deeper queue depths in CrystalDiskMark.

This 96-layer 3D TLC NAND uses a single LPDDR3 RAM cache module for both reading and writing, and sports advanced algorithms for optimal sustained performance over the entire capacity of the drive. Least affected appeared to be the Illustrator trace which after dropping bandwidth at the fifth Degradation phase, quickly recovered without any further dramatic loses. The SM2259 is a four-channel controller using a 32-bit RISC CPU that combines performance with low power consumption and supports QLC and TLC NAND.The KC600 utilizes the latest 3D TLC NAND technology while supporting a full-security suite that includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption, TCG Opal, and eDrive. The Kingston KC600 line-up comprises three capacities (at the time of writing), the entry 256GB model, 512GB and 1TB (the drive we are reviewing here).

Trim is confirmed as running by typing fsutil behavior query disabledeletenotify into the command line.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. PayPal Credit and PayPal Pay In 3 are trading names of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH.

The product is designed for installation by the user by following the step-by-step instruction from the installation user guide, supplied with the product, and, thereby, can be used without further substantial support of the supplier. Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged >18, subject to status, terms and conditions apply.

In our benchmark tests we regularly saw this drive hit 565MB/s reading and 520MB/s on writing, which are about the best it is possible to achieve with SATA III.