Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe Gen4
1TB NVME GEN 4 SSD, 6000 MB/s read, DRAM-less (HMB).
Best budget 1TB NVMe — undercuts most competitors. 6000MB/s read. No DRAM but HMB offsets for typical gaming use. Good pick for builds under ₹60K.
Official India stock. Full warranty through the brand's India service network, standard RMA if anything goes wrong.
Full specs
Motherboards with M.2 slots
Where to buy Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe Gen4 in India
Expect to pay roughly ₹22,700-25,000 for the Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe Gen4 in India right now, depending on offers and seller. I always recommend buying from retailers that give a proper GST invoice - it's what makes your India warranty claim smooth later.
In my years running a PC store, PrimeABGB (Mumbai) and Vedant Computers (Kolkata) have also been consistently reliable for verified stock - compare before buying.
Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe Gen4 Review India - Best Budget Gen4 SSD in 2025?
Kingston NV3 1TB - The Budget Gen4 That Actually Upgraded Itself
Kingston's naming convention is confusing - the NV3 isn't a third-generation product, it's a revised NV2 with a faster controller and fixed warranty period. When the NV2 launched with only 3-year coverage, it got criticism. Kingston corrected this with the NV3: same budget positioning, faster speeds, 5-year warranty.
That's a meaningful upgrade. Let me explain why.
What Changed From NV2 to NV3
The NV3 1TB uses a different controller than the NV2 - and it shows in the numbers. Sequential read jumps from 3,500 to 6,000 MB/s. Sequential write goes from 2,800 to 4,000 MB/s. Both are still QLC DRAMless, so the underlying NAND type and cache behaviour are similar, but the faster controller means better random performance and a larger effective SLC write cache.
At 6,000 MB/s sequential read, the NV3 sits in legitimate mid-Gen4 territory - faster than Gen3 TLC drives and competitive with many branded Gen4 budget options. The Crucial P3 Plus 1TB, its closest competitor, is rated at 5,000 MB/s read - the NV3 edges it on paper. In real-world benchmarks they're often within 5–10% of each other.
The 5-year warranty is significant for Indian buyers. SSDs in India face voltage fluctuations during power cuts and monsoon-related humidity - both are stress factors. A longer warranty period means Kingston stands behind the drive for the duration of a typical PC's lifespan.
India Pricing - Often the Best-Priced Gen4 at 1TB
At MDComputers, PrimeABGB, Vedant Computers, Amazon India, and Flipkart, the NV3 1TB sits at ₹23,599 (indicative). Kingston's distribution through Acro Engineering in India means it's available across a wide network of retailers - including local assemblers in cities where Lexar and Crucial aren't commonly stocked.
At this price point it competes directly with the Crucial P3 Plus 1TB (similar pricing, slightly lower rated sequential) and the Lexar NM620 512GB at comparable cost for different capacity. The NV3 1TB wins on price-per-GB at the 1TB tier consistently.
Who Should Buy This
Buy the NV3 1TB for budget builds where ₹4,000–6,000 is the SSD budget. It's the right call for first builds, secondary storage in mid-range systems, or anyone upgrading from a SATA SSD who wants Gen4 speeds without spending on premium TLC drives.
Skip it if you're doing video editing, large file transfers, or any workload with sustained writes - QLC DRAMless drives aren't built for that. Step up to the Lexar NM790 1TB (TLC+DRAM, ~₹4,500–7,000) or Crucial T500 1TB if your workload demands better sustained performance.
Questions
They're very close. NV3 has higher rated sequential read (6,000 vs 5,000 MB/s), both are QLC DRAMless with 5-year warranties. Whichever is cheaper at your retailer on the day you buy is the right call. If both are identical in price, I'd go NV3 for the higher sequential headroom.
Yes - PCIe Gen4 NVMe drives are backward compatible with Gen3 slots. On a Gen3 board, the NV3 will operate at Gen3 speeds (up to ~3,500 MB/s), roughly equivalent to the NV2's Gen4 rating. You won't lose data, but you won't get the full Gen4 benefit.
It's workable but tight if you play modern AAA titles. A 50–100GB game means 1TB fills with 10–15 large games plus Windows. If your game library is primarily older titles or you're disciplined about uninstalling, 1TB is fine. Otherwise, budget ₹1,500–2,000 more for the NV3 2TB and thank yourself later.