RAM | 120 GB |
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Hard Drive | 120 GB |
Wireless Type | 802.11a |
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Kingston 120GB A400 SATA 3 2.5" Internal SSD SA400S37/120G - HDD Replacement for Increase Performance , Black
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Digital Storage Capacity | 120 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | ATA-4 |
Connectivity Technology | SATA |
Brand | Kingston |
Special Feature | Fast speed, portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Compatible Devices | Desktop,Laptop |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
Hard Disk Size | 120 GB |
About this item
- Fast start up, loading and file transfers
- More reliable and durable than a hard drive. Dramatically improves the responsiveness of your existing system
- Multiple capacities with space for applications or a hard drive replacement
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Easy to install | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Storage Capacity | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
For gaming | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Easy to use | 4.8 | — | 4.8 | — | 4.8 | — |
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storage capacity | 120 GB | 256 GB | 480 GB | 120 GB | 250 GB | 120 GB |
hardware interface | sata 6 0 gb | solid state drive | sata 3 0 gb | solid state drive | sata 6 0 gb | esata |
compatible devices | Desktop,Laptop | Desktop, PC, Computer, Laptop, Netbook | Laptop, Mobile Computing Devices | Laptop | Laptop, Desktop | Laptop, Desktop |
form factor | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
write speed | 450 megabits per second | 520 | 450 megabits per second | 450 | 530 | 320 |
read speed | 500 megabytes per second | 560 megabytes per second | 500 megabytes per second | 330 megabytes per second | 560 megabytes per second | 450 megabytes per second |
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Technical Details
Brand | Kingston |
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Series | A400 Series |
Item model number | SA400S37/120G |
Hardware Platform | laptop |
Item Weight | 1.44 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 0.28 x 2.75 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.94 x 0.28 x 2.75 inches |
Color | Black |
Computer Memory Type | Unknown |
Flash Memory Size | 120 GB |
Hard Drive Interface | ATA-4 |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Manufacturer | Kingston Technology |
ASIN | B01N6JQS8C |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 4, 2014 |
Additional Information
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #417 in Internal Solid State Drives |
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From the manufacturer
Incredible speeds plus rock-solid reliability
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10x faster than a hard drive
With incredible read/write speeds, the A400 SSD will not only increase performance but can also be used to breathe new life into older systems.
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Rugged
A400 is shock- and vibration-resistant for rugged reliability when used in notebooks and other mobile computing devices.
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Multiple capacities
Available in 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB and 1.92TB capacities, A400 is designed to suit anyone’s needs.
Ideal for desktops and notebooks
A400 has a 7mm form factor to fit in a wider array of systems. It’s ideal for slimmer notebooks and in systems with limited available space.
Kingston's Solid State Drives
A400 SATA 3 2.5" | A400 M.2 SATA 3 | NV1 | FURY Renegade | |
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Capacity
| 120GB - 1.92TB | 120GB - 240GB | 500GB - 2TB | 500GB - 4TB |
Form Factor
| 2.5" | M.2 | M.2 | M.2 |
Interface
| SATA 3 | SATA 3 | NVMe Gen 3.0 | NVMe Gen 4.0 |
Write Speed
| Up to 450 MB/s | Up to 450 MB/s | Up to 2100 MB/s | Up to 7300 MB/s |
Read Speed
| Up to 500 MB/s | Up to 500 MB/s | Up to 1700 MB/s | Up to 7000 MB/s |
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Product Description
Incredible speeds plus rock-solid reliability - Kingston's A400 solid-state drive dramatically improves the responsiveness of your existing system with incredible boot, loading and file transfer times compared to mechanical hard drives. Powered by a latest Gen controller for read and write speeds up to 500MB/s and 450MB/s, this SSD is 10x faster than a traditional hard drive for higher performance, ultra-responsive multi-tasking and an overall faster system. Also more reliable and durable than a hard drive, A400 is built with Flash memory. There are no moving parts, making it less likely to fail than a mechanical hard drive. It's also cooler and quieter, and its shock and vibration resistance makes it ideal for notebooks and other mobile computing devices. A400 is available in multiple capacities from 120GB-480GB to give you all the space you need for applications, videos, photos and other important documents. You can also replace your hard drive or a smaller SSD with a drive big enough to hold all your files. Backwards compatibility to SATA Rev. 2.0 (3Gb/s).
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Customers like the value, performance, quality and size of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's a great inexpensive upgrade, runs smoother and faster, and delivers impressive read and write speeds. Some are happy with weight, installation, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on storage space.
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Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it works great, has no problems, and is perfect for their needs. Some customers also mention that the product is top-notch for an entry-level SSD.
"...It's built to withstand the rigors of daily use, ensuring that my data remains safe and secure...." Read more
"...It’s top-notch for an entry-level SSD, but because of how bare-bones it is, you might need to be prepared for a very slightly more difficult process..." Read more
"I purchased this for my son’s gaming PC. It worked exactly as it should. The reason I chose this brand was price and solid reviews...." Read more
"...Seems to be very well made for the money, no cheap plastic case, uses real Kingston flash memory too and more incredibly a phison nand flash..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the computer drive. They say it's reasonably fast, easy to install, and cheap. The speed performance of their laptop has changed significantly, and their computer now runs smoother and faster. The NVMe interface, these SSDs deliver impressive read and write speeds, resulting in fast operating. They also say it has an instant-on life and is a great drive at an affordable price.
"...My computer now runs smoother and faster, and I couldn't be happier...." Read more
"...The reason I chose this brand was price and solid reviews. It’s a great drive at an affordable price." Read more
"...2010ish acer aspire one 533, works well with write cache enabled, pretty fast for what it is, very cool running even when loaded down...." Read more
"...Not only is it still running, but it is super fast and efficient...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the computer drive. They say it's a great inexpensive upgrade and a fantastic investment for anyone looking to upgrade their computer. They also say the price to performance increase is worth it. Customers also mention that it'll extend the life of an older PC.
"...It's a fantastic investment for anyone looking to upgrade their computer's performance without breaking the bank...." Read more
"...SUMMARY:This drive is a great deal for improved performance if you don't need a whole lot of space...." Read more
"...It’s a great drive at an affordable price." Read more
"...Very good value, buy this over that other junk from TeamGroup, pny or even sandisk "excluding their top of the line SanDisk Ultra series, those are..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the computer drive to be super easy. They mention that it's easy to work with, and integrates seamlessly into desktop computers, laptops, and compact devices. Customers also say that the drive handles everything with ease and has no issues with installation or performance.
"...I'm booting up my computer or loading large files, it handles everything with ease. I've experienced no lag or slowdowns since I started using it...." Read more
"...I get the SSD not on time but a full day early in fact. It installs super easy and she comes and picks it up...." Read more
"This is super simple to install and with some extra memory, can convert an old PC into something totally useable." Read more
"...The drive is super fast, easy to work with...." Read more
Customers like the size of the hard drive. They say it fits in the caddy perfectly, improves battery life, and fits in most Windows/linux laptops. Customers also say it's well-made and snugly fits into the clip. They mention that it comes in various sizes and that it should fit in any SATA location.
"Nice sized ssd for our school laptops very quick shipping. Will use again" Read more
"...It runs much faster now. Easy install, no recognition or fit issues. Money well spent." Read more
"Used it for couple of months. Fast and right size" Read more
"...PS, since it's 2.5" it also fits in most Windows/linux laptops. I will be getting a second one for my laptop soon." Read more
Customers like the weight of the hard drive. They mention it's light enough that it only needs 2 of them, it'll make the laptop safer to transport, and it'd be really safe to use.
"...Inexpensive, very lightweight and fast, really recommended to give a second chance to an old laptop." Read more
"...Safer for transport of laptop or movement when system is working." Read more
"...It is so light and skinny, but MOST importantly, does what it has to do, and that too well. :-)." Read more
"...These like other SSDs are lightweight and can be easily mounted with Velcro if you're lacking conventional space...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the computer drive. For example, they say it looks good, is sleek, and compliments their hardware nicely. The housing is made of black aluminum that feels premium, and the clean exterior makes it a good option for a laptop.
"...The installation process was a breeze, thanks to its user-friendly design...." Read more
"Nice, kind of difficult to detect" Read more
"...Worked great for a few PC builds I needed to complete. Great and sleek m.2 drive." Read more
"...Housing is a nice black aluminum that feels premium.The drive comes blank and barebones, no software." Read more
Customers are mixed about the storage space of the computer drive. Some mention that it has enough drive space for someone who keeps a moderate amount of data, while others say that the storage capacity is much less.
"...Plus, the 240GB capacity provides ample space for all my data and applications...." Read more
"...be very well made for the money, no cheap plastic case, uses real Kingston flash memory too and more incredibly a phison nand flash controller, most..." Read more
"...The storage capacity is much less, because I couldn't afford more GB at this time, but I cannot complain about the SPEED of this drive...." Read more
"Nice capacity of a SATA 3 2.5" Internal SSD" Read more
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What sets the Kingston SSD apart is its reliability and affordability. It's a cost-effective solution to upgrade your storage without breaking the bank. The installation process was a breeze, thanks to its user-friendly design. It's compatible with a wide range of devices, making it a versatile choice for anyone looking to enhance their system's performance.
The speed and responsiveness of this SSD are truly impressive. Whether I'm booting up my computer or loading large files, it handles everything with ease. I've experienced no lag or slowdowns since I started using it. Plus, the 240GB capacity provides ample space for all my data and applications.
In addition to its performance, the Kingston SSD is known for its durability. It's built to withstand the rigors of daily use, ensuring that my data remains safe and secure. I can trust it to store my important files without worry.
Overall, the Kingston 240GB A400 SATA 3 2.5" Internal SSD SA400S37/240G has exceeded my expectations in every way. It's a fantastic investment for anyone looking to upgrade their computer's performance without breaking the bank. I love it, and I can't recommend it enough.
I used this to replace a failed SDSSDH-120G-G25 120GB Sandisk ultra SSD, which was used as the main system drive for a media center PC. The process to restore was quite fast, as I only needed to restore a system image from my weekly backups.
Details about the drive:
I am unsure of variations in production, but the unit I received, details the following for the controller and NAND. While I have not personally experienced, it, some people have complained about the company changing hardware while keeping the same model number so long as the hardware meets or exceeds advertised specs. If this holds true, then it can mean the potential for variation between devices received, but the combination of Controller and NAND that I received, has worked well
Controller: Phison PS3111-S11
NAND: Toshiba 15nm TLC NAND
Strengths:
Great read performance: Tasks such as bulk transfers (datasets that do not need a very high IOPS), would hover around 500-540MB/s. From my initial stress testing before using it as a system drive for the media center PC, I used it as a secondary game drive for 2 days, trying games such as Ark Survival Evolved, and The Witcher 3. For load times, performance was in line with higher end drives such as my Samsung 850 Pro, thus showing that games that are not IO intensive, do not need a very high end SSD to get great load times.
Decent write speeds for a DRAMless TLC drive: Write speeds are slower due to the DRAMless design and small process node TLC NAND. If copying a single massive file e.g., 20+GB video, you can expect speeds in 450MB/s range, but if you are simply copying a folder with mixed files, such as a folder of image files in the 15-30MB range, will drop to the 280-350MB/s range. The peak speeds you see in most synthetic benchmarks are only achievable on linear reads or linear writes.
Low temperatures: One benefit to lower end SSDs, is they do not generate much heat. Even when installed on the SSD mounts located behind the motherboard tray (where there isn’t much ventilation), the drive peaked at 30C during a stress test, even though the ambient temperature in the room was 23C
Weaknesses:
Large drop in performance compared to higher end SSDs, when it comes to high IO mixed workloads, such as if an application such as a screen recorder video editor using it as a scratch disk. You can have as little as 15MB/s worth of high IOPS writes (many tiny writes), and it will take linear reads down from the 500-540MB/s range, down to the 350MB/s range, wall while having no CPU bottleneck (no signs of the process scheduler using 100% of CPU time from any o the cores). This is common for all DRAMless drives where they struggle with mixed workloads. It still handles these tasks better than any of the older SATA II based SSDs that I have used, but it is much slower than modern MLC NAND SATA III SSDs with DRAM onboard.
The use of 15nm TLC NAND will mean that write endurance will be low on these drives. This is perfectly fine for users who will mostly be doing reading such as using the drive for game installs, or as a system drive for a computer where you will not be working with many files on the SSD. In my case, since the media is stored on a NAS, the SSD will see very little in the way of writes. The 240GB model is rated for 80TB of writes over the life of the drive. This basically means that it would be a bad choice for write intensive workloads. This ultimately reduces the versatility of the drive, but as long as you understand the limits, and thus make an informed decision, this is a great value for an SSD.
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
I used this to replace a failed SDSSDH-120G-G25 120GB Sandisk ultra SSD, which was used as the main system drive for a media center PC. The process to restore was quite fast, as I only needed to restore a system image from my weekly backups.
Details about the drive:
I am unsure of variations in production, but the unit I received, details the following for the controller and NAND. While I have not personally experienced, it, some people have complained about the company changing hardware while keeping the same model number so long as the hardware meets or exceeds advertised specs. If this holds true, then it can mean the potential for variation between devices received, but the combination of Controller and NAND that I received, has worked well
Controller: Phison PS3111-S11
NAND: Toshiba 15nm TLC NAND
Strengths:
Great read performance: Tasks such as bulk transfers (datasets that do not need a very high IOPS), would hover around 500-540MB/s. From my initial stress testing before using it as a system drive for the media center PC, I used it as a secondary game drive for 2 days, trying games such as Ark Survival Evolved, and The Witcher 3. For load times, performance was in line with higher end drives such as my Samsung 850 Pro, thus showing that games that are not IO intensive, do not need a very high end SSD to get great load times.
Decent write speeds for a DRAMless TLC drive: Write speeds are slower due to the DRAMless design and small process node TLC NAND. If copying a single massive file e.g., 20+GB video, you can expect speeds in 450MB/s range, but if you are simply copying a folder with mixed files, such as a folder of image files in the 15-30MB range, will drop to the 280-350MB/s range. The peak speeds you see in most synthetic benchmarks are only achievable on linear reads or linear writes.
Low temperatures: One benefit to lower end SSDs, is they do not generate much heat. Even when installed on the SSD mounts located behind the motherboard tray (where there isn’t much ventilation), the drive peaked at 30C during a stress test, even though the ambient temperature in the room was 23C
Weaknesses:
Large drop in performance compared to higher end SSDs, when it comes to high IO mixed workloads, such as if an application such as a screen recorder video editor using it as a scratch disk. You can have as little as 15MB/s worth of high IOPS writes (many tiny writes), and it will take linear reads down from the 500-540MB/s range, down to the 350MB/s range, wall while having no CPU bottleneck (no signs of the process scheduler using 100% of CPU time from any o the cores). This is common for all DRAMless drives where they struggle with mixed workloads. It still handles these tasks better than any of the older SATA II based SSDs that I have used, but it is much slower than modern MLC NAND SATA III SSDs with DRAM onboard.
The use of 15nm TLC NAND will mean that write endurance will be low on these drives. This is perfectly fine for users who will mostly be doing reading such as using the drive for game installs, or as a system drive for a computer where you will not be working with many files on the SSD. In my case, since the media is stored on a NAS, the SSD will see very little in the way of writes. The 240GB model is rated for 80TB of writes over the life of the drive. This basically means that it would be a bad choice for write intensive workloads. This ultimately reduces the versatility of the drive, but as long as you understand the limits, and thus make an informed decision, this is a great value for an SSD.
Easy to install work great and the laptop has great speed
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The most noticeable change is in the speed at which files load and applications open. Tasks that used to take minutes are now completed in a matter of seconds. The overall responsiveness of my laptop has seen a dramatic boost, making multitasking a breeze. I no longer find myself waiting impatiently for files to load or applications to start.
One of the most impressive aspects of this Kingston SSD is its lightning-fast boot time. My laptop now starts up in a mere 7 seconds, providing me with instant access to my work and reducing downtime substantially. This has been a game-changer for my productivity, especially when time is of the essence.
Beyond the incredible speed, the installation process was straightforward, even for someone with limited technical expertise. The durability and reliability of Kingston as a brand have always been commendable, and this SSD lives up to those standards. In conclusion, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase, and I would highly recommend the Kingston SSD to anyone looking to enhance the performance of their laptop. It's a worthwhile investment that delivers on its promise of speed and efficiency.