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KingSpec · PCIe 4.0 · 500 GB

KingSpec XF2280 500GB

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)

Performance: 62
Perf / price: 94
Capacity value: 47
Amazon: $100

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Available on Amazon Updated Aug 16, 2026

Performance62.5

Performance / price93.7

Capacity value46.9

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Written analysis

KingSpec XF2280 500GB at a glance

The KingSpec XF2280 500GB is a 500 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4. The controller is TenaFE TC2200 Merak. Flash type is 3D TLC NAND. Cache is listed as Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB).

Rated sequential throughput is 4800 MB/s read and 4500 MB/s write. Random throughput is 400K read IOPS and 500K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 62.5.

Best fit: General storage workloads where compatibility and price matter more than peak transfer rates.

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 600 TBW, or approximately 1200 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 3 years.

Current value

At $100, the drive costs $199.94 per TB. Performance / price is 93.7 and capacity value is 46.9. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

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Full specifications

Interface, flash, controller, cache, throughput, endurance, power, warranty, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer: KingSpec
SSD: KingSpec XF2280 500GB
Capacity: 500 GB
Form factor: M.2 2280
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $100
Amazon availability: Available
Price updated: Aug 16, 2026

Performance

Sequential read: 4800 MB/s
Sequential write: 4500 MB/s
Random read: 400K IOPS
Random write: 500K IOPS

Value

Amazon price: $100
Price / TB: $199.94
Performance / price: 93.7
Capacity value: 46.9

Hardware & cache

Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Interface generation: PCIe 4.0
Controller: TenaFE TC2200 Merak
NAND: 3D TLC NAND
Process: 12
Cache type: Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)
DRAM: Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)
DRAM capacity: 64 MB
DRAM speed: 2000 MT/s
SLC cache: Dynamic

Durability & power

Endurance: 600 TBW
Endurance / TB: 1200 TBW
Warranty: 3 years
Idle power: —
Active power: —

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