--- product_id: 87419412 title: "KingSpec 256GB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD NOT for NVMe Slots, Upgrade for Laptop/Desktop, SATA III 6Gb/s, B+M Key, Up to 550MB/s" brand: "kingspec" price: "KD 23.90" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "King Spec" url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/87419412-kingspec-256gb-m-2-sata-2242-ssd-not-for-nvme store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # 570 MB/s read speed 128GB compact M.2 2242 form factor SATA III 6Gb/s interface KingSpec 256GB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD NOT for NVMe Slots, Upgrade for Laptop/Desktop, SATA III 6Gb/s, B+M Key, Up to 550MB/s **Brand:** kingspec **Price:** KD 23.90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your gear, outrun the rest! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KingSpec 256GB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD NOT for NVMe Slots, Upgrade for Laptop/Desktop, SATA III 6Gb/s, B+M Key, Up to 550MB/s by kingspec - **How much does it cost?** KD 23.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/87419412-kingspec-256gb-m-2-sata-2242-ssd-not-for-nvme) ## Best For - kingspec enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kingspec brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Slim M.2 2242 form factor fits ultrabooks, laptops & desktops without bulk. - • **Effortless Upgrade:** Boost your system’s storage and speed instantly—perfect for reviving older devices and maximizing productivity. - • **Reliable Longevity:** Advanced tech like TRIM, Wear-Leveling & ECC ensures your data stays safe and drive lasts longer. - • **Blazing SATA Speeds:** Experience lightning-fast 570 MB/s read and 540 MB/s write speeds—5x faster than traditional HDDs. - • **Wide Device Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with M.2 SATA slots on popular brands like Lenovo, HP & Sony (not NVMe). ## Overview The KingSpec NT Series 128GB M.2 2242 SATA SSD delivers robust SATA III 6Gb/s performance with up to 570 MB/s read speeds in a compact form factor. Designed for ultrabooks, laptops, and desktops with M.2 SATA slots, it offers advanced reliability features like TRIM and ECC, making it an ideal upgrade for professionals seeking faster, dependable storage without NVMe compatibility. ## Description Product description Stable & Durable Engineered with premium 3D TLC NAND flash and certified controller chipsets, this industrial-grade SSD delivers enterprise-level data integrity through advanced features Auto Bad Block Management 72-bit ECC Error Correction S.M.A.R.T Health Monitoring Dynamic Over-Provisioning Blazing SATA III Speeds Experience next-gen performance with this high-speed M.2 solid state drive featuring SATA III 6Gbps interface. With sequential read/write speeds reaching 580MB/s and 550MB/s respectively, it delivers 5x faster performance than traditional HDDs. The 22mm ultra-slim form factor makes it ideal for space-constrained devices like ultrabooks, mini PCs, and industrial systems M.2 2242 SATA III SSD - for Desktops, Laptops & All-in-One PCs Upgrade your system with this universal M.2 2242 SATA SSD, fully compatible with desktop computers, laptops, all-in-one PCs, and most modern devices. Delivering fast data transfer speeds and reliable performance, it’s perfect for everyday tasks like office work, gaming, streaming, and multimedia editing. Compact design saves space while boosting productivity – ideal for home, office, or on-the-go use. Review: Decent drive. Just the size I needed. - I needed a good drive to replace the drive inside an old Sophos XG firewall. This was the right size and type, and works beautifully for the purpose. It's been chugging along for a while now, so I'm pleased with it. Good price. Review: Works like a charm - So, this is how I am using this and it is diverging great results and sped up my transfer times. I installed it into a GMK NucBox-G3 N150 and set it up as a secondary drive. I then directed folders like Documents, pictures, music, and others to save to like locations on the KingSpec Sata. The transfer speed is terrific. Much better than try to have the same said items saving to an external Hard Drive. There are some bad reviews and a lot of good reviews. That I the funny thing about Computer equipment. You get into a bad batch or part or a good batch or part. I don't think that it really matters on the manufacture. Just my thoughts. ## Features - NOT for NVMe Slots: This is M.2 SATA SSD that works only on M.2 slots supporting SATA III. Will not be recognized on NVMe-only motherboards - Before Buying - Check Compatibility: Look for “M.2 SATA support” in your manual or run CrystalDiskInfo. Common compatible brands: Lenovo, HP, Dell, Asus, Sony, Acer. Not compatible with any Mac. Unsure? Send us your PC/Laptop model for a free check - Breathe New Life into Your Old PC: With up to 560MB/s read and 540MB/s write speeds [5X faster than HDD], this M2 SATA SSD slashes boot time and accelerates everyday tasks like opening browsers, Office and games - Built to Last with 3-year Warranty: Advanced reliability features [TRIM, Wear-Leveling, S.M.A.R.T] protect your data and extend drive life. Rated for long-term daily use in laptops and desktops. Backed by our manufacturer warranty - Various Capacities to Choose From: 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB available. Upgrade your PC without worrying about running out of space. Save more games, photos, videos and files ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01MR5O5YS | | Additional Features | Backward Compatible, Local Command Tailoring, Local Command to Queue, Retroactive Compatibility, Retroactive Compatible, SMART & TRIM | | Best Sellers Rank | #95 in Internal Solid State Drives | | Brand | KingSpec | | Built-In Media | SSD | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 256 GB | | Color | 22x42mm | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,337 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 256 GB | | Enclosure Material | Integrierte Schaltung (NAND-Flash-Speicher), PCB (Leiterplatte) | | Form Factor | M2 | | Hard Disk Description | M.2 NGFF SATA Solid State Drive | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2242 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | SATA 6 GB/s | | Hard-Drive Size | 256 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | PC | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Weight | 0.01 Pounds | | Manufacturer | KingSpec | | Media Speed | 500 Megabytes Per Second | | Mfr Part Number | 746060349306 | | Model Name | NT-XXX 2280 | | Model Number | 在庫切れ | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 550 Megabytes Per Second | | Special Feature | Backward Compatible, Local Command Tailoring, Local Command to Queue, Retroactive Compatibility, Retroactive Compatible, SMART & TRIM Special Feature Backward Compatible, Local Command Tailoring, Local Command to Queue, Retroactive Compatibility, Retroactive Compatible, SMART & TRIM See more | | Specific Uses For Product | storage | | UPC | 746060349306 | | Warranty Description | 3 Year Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** KingSpec - **Color:** black - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop - **Connectivity Technology:** SATA - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 128 GB - **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2242 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA-600 - **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Native Command Queue, Over - Supply, S.m.a.r.t and coils, Waste collection, Wear Balancing ## Images ![KingSpec 256GB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD NOT for NVMe Slots, Upgrade for Laptop/Desktop, SATA III 6Gb/s, B+M Key, Up to 550MB/s - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wkRjCfDFL.jpg) ![KingSpec 256GB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD NOT for NVMe Slots, Upgrade for Laptop/Desktop, SATA III 6Gb/s, B+M Key, Up to 550MB/s - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ArKTYk+gL.jpg) ![KingSpec 256GB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD NOT for NVMe Slots, Upgrade for Laptop/Desktop, SATA III 6Gb/s, B+M Key, Up to 550MB/s - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712PCekc7VL.jpg) ![KingSpec 256GB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD NOT for NVMe Slots, Upgrade for Laptop/Desktop, SATA III 6Gb/s, B+M Key, Up to 550MB/s - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bNL8tAM9L.jpg) ![KingSpec 256GB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD NOT for NVMe Slots, Upgrade for Laptop/Desktop, SATA III 6Gb/s, B+M Key, Up to 550MB/s - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PkubOmoTL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the wattage for this card? I have seen reviews that the card gets hot, so the rated power consumption would be useful to know to validate.** A: I did hear that it got hot, I never experienced it. maybe it depends on your use. **Q: Is this driver compatible with hp stream HP 14-ax020wm?** A: I would check HP’s support site for you model laptop. If the laptop has a M.2 slot that supports SATA, and not just a M.2 WLAN(wireless) slot, it should work. **Q: I need a msata 52pin drive for my laptop. will this work? does this have a heat sink? or do i really need to have a heat sink with an ssd of this size** A: For all of your questions, no. m-SATA is not M.2. SATA; It doesn’t have a heat sink; you don’t necessary need a heat sink unless you find your SSD extremely hot (more than 80 Celsius) during its use. **Q: Will it work with motherboard with sata b-key?** A: The size specs - including the B key - are shown in picture 4. So, it seems as if it would - IF it will accept the 42mm length. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent drive. Just the size I needed. *by N***R on April 26, 2026* I needed a good drive to replace the drive inside an old Sophos XG firewall. This was the right size and type, and works beautifully for the purpose. It's been chugging along for a while now, so I'm pleased with it. Good price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works like a charm *by E***A on March 21, 2026* So, this is how I am using this and it is diverging great results and sped up my transfer times. I installed it into a GMK NucBox-G3 N150 and set it up as a secondary drive. I then directed folders like Documents, pictures, music, and others to save to like locations on the KingSpec Sata. The transfer speed is terrific. Much better than try to have the same said items saving to an external Hard Drive. There are some bad reviews and a lot of good reviews. That I the funny thing about Computer equipment. You get into a bad batch or part or a good batch or part. I don't think that it really matters on the manufacture. Just my thoughts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great drive for older M.2 based systems *by C***D on March 6, 2026* I got this to expand the space on a small NUC system I wanted to use for a major task, but that had very little emmc space for it's primary drive (32G). This quadrupled my space and let me get things going and allowed me to re-use a system that otherwise would have simply been e-waste had I not been able to get it going. ## Frequently Bought Together - KingSpec M.2 SATA SSD, 128GB 2242 SATA III 6Gbps Internal M.2 SSD, Ultra-Slim NGFF State Drive for Desktop/Laptop/Notebook (2242, 128GB) - M.2 NGFF SATA SSD to 2.5 IDE 44pin Converter Adapter with Case for Computer Accessries --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/87419412-kingspec-256gb-m-2-sata-2242-ssd-not-for-nvme](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/87419412-kingspec-256gb-m-2-sata-2242-ssd-not-for-nvme) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*