WD Black 320 GB 2.5" 7200 RPM SATA II HDD vs Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0
Overall winner: Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0
Key Differences
Kingston NV3 is a 500GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 drive offering much higher advertised throughput and lower power operation, while the WD Black is a 320GB 2.5" 7200 RPM SATA II HDD with a 16MB cache and reported reliability concerns. Choose the Kingston NV3 if you need faster performance, modern M.2 form factor, and larger capacity; choose the WD Black if you require a legacy 2.5" SATA HDD form factor or prefer spinning-disk storage characteristics
WD Black 320 GB 2.5" 7200 RPM SATA II HDD
WD Scorpio Black 2.5-inch HDD delivers desktop-class performance and power efficiency for laptops. Notable for 7200 RPM speed and 16 MB cache. Customer notes fast backups and easy installation
Pros
- 7200 RPM performance
- 2.5-inch form factor
- 16 MB cache
- easy installation
Cons
- mixed reliability feedback
- some failures within months of use
Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0
NVMe SSD for high-speed storage with PCIe 4.0 x4. Up to 5000 MB/s read speeds and low power usage. Customers note easy installation and cool operation
Pros
- high-speed PCIe 4.0 performance
- low power storage
- easy to install
- cool operation
Cons
- capacity up to 500GB in this model
- real-world speeds may vary
- no included cooling solutions
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Kingston |
| Durability | Western Digital |
| Versatility | Kingston |
| User Reviews | Kingston |