KBG40ZNS256G NVMe KIOXIA 256GB
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| KBG40ZNS256G NVMe KIOXIA 256GB | 256 | 3914 | 1551 | 1472 | 115.88 | 86.01 | 0.13 | 0.09 |
| KBG40ZNS256G NVMe KIOXIA 256GB | 256 | 3773 | 1650 | 1319 | 287.10 | 251.72 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| KBG40ZNS256G NVMe KIOXIA 256GB | 256 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the KBG40ZNS256G NVMe KIOXIA 256GB was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the KBG40ZNS256G NVMe KIOXIA 256GB under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the KBG40ZNS256G NVMe KIOXIA 256GB should be used.
KBG40ZNS256G NVMe KIOXIA 256GB
The KBG40ZNS256G is an NVMe SSD from KIOXIA (formerly Toshiba Memory) designed for various application areas, especially for use in modern computers and laptops that benefit from the high performance and reliability of NVMe technology. Here is a detailed overview of the technical details, features and application areas of this SSD.
Product description:
The KBG40ZNS256G is a 256GB NVMe SSD based on the PCIe interface. It offers fast and reliable data storage with the NVMe protocol technology, which enables much higher performance than conventional SATA SSDs.
Technical details:
- Model name: KBG40ZNS256G
- Storage capacity: 256 GB
- Form factor: M.2 2280
- Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4
- Protocol: NVMe 1.3c
- Flash Type: 3D NAND Flash
- Read speed: Up to 1,800 MB/s
- Write speed: Up to 1,500 MB/s
- Random read and write operations (IOPS): Up to 150,000 IOPS (read), up to 130,000 IOPS (write)
- Power consumption:
- Operation: Approximately 2.7 W
- Idle: Approximately 0.3 W
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 1.5 million hours
- Temperature range:
- Operating conditions: 0 °C to 70 °C
- Storage conditions: -40 °C to 85 °C
- Security: Support for TCG Opal 2.0
Features:
- NVMe Protocol: Leverages the NVMe 1.3c protocol, which is optimized for high performance and low latency, resulting in faster access and better responsiveness compared to SATA-based SSDs.
- PCIe 3.0 x4 interface: Provides four PCIe lanes for higher bandwidth and faster data transfer rates compared to older PCIe versions.
- 3D NAND Flash Technology: Uses 3D NAND flash memory, which provides higher storage density, better performance and higher reliability.
- Power Consumption: Designed for energy efficiency with low power consumption during idle and operation.
- Security: Support for TCG Opal 2.0 to ensure data encryption and protection.
Areas of application:
- Laptops and Ultrabooks: Ideal for modern laptops and Ultrabooks where compact size, high performance and energy efficiency are required.
- Desktop PCs: Improves system performance through fast boot and loading times, which is especially useful for gaming PCs or workstations.
- Expansion of existing systems: Can be used in systems that support an M.2 slot for NVMe SSDs to expand existing storage capacity and speed.
- Memory-intensive applications: Useful for applications that require high write and read speeds, such as video editing, 3D modeling, and large databases.
- Compact devices: Due to the M.2 2280 form factor, it can be used in compact devices where space is limited.
Summary:
The KIOXIA KBG40ZNS256G is a high-performance 256GB NVMe SSD based on the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and using the NVMe 1.3c protocol. It offers high read speeds of up to 1,800MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,500MB/s, making it an excellent choice for high-performance laptops, desktop PCs and other devices where fast data transfer and reliability are critical. 3D NAND Flash technology provides improved storage density and reliability, while support for TCG Opal 2.0 provides additional security features. With its low power consumption and compact size, it is ideal for modern, energy-efficient and high-performance applications.
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KBG40ZNS256G NVMe KIOXIA 256GB and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of KBG40ZNS256G NVMe KIOXIA 256GB.
The KBG40ZNS256G NVMe KIOXIA 256GB is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the KBG40ZNS256G NVMe KIOXIA 256GB regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.