KINGSTON SHSS37A120G
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| KINGSTON SHSS37A120G | 120 | 1204 | 477 | 359 | 222.70 | 191.76 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| KINGSTON SHSS37A120G | 120 | 1192 | 471 | 357 | 217.95 | 190.02 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| KINGSTON SHSS37A120G | 120 | 1187 | 438 | 357 | 294.54 | 232.96 | 0.19 | 0.12 |
The measurement of the KINGSTON SHSS37A120G was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the KINGSTON SHSS37A120G under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the KINGSTON SHSS37A120G should be used.
The Kingston SHSS37A120G is a solid state drive (SSD) from Kingston Technology, a well-known manufacturer of storage solutions. This SSD belongs to the Kingston SSDNow V300 series and offers a good combination of performance, capacity and value for money for consumers and professional users. Here is a comprehensive description of the technical details, features and application areas of the Kingston SHSS37A120G:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 120 Gigabyte (GB)
2. Form factor:
- 2.5 inch: This is the standard form factor for many modern SSDs and allows easy installation in desktop PCs and laptops that have a corresponding 2.5 inch bay.
3. Interface:
- SATA III (6 Gbit/s): The SSD uses the SATA III interface, which offers a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gbit/s. This interface is backwards compatible with older SATA standards such as SATA II and SATA I.
4. Memory chips:
- 2D NAND Flash Memory: The SSD uses NAND flash memory technology, with 2D NAND as the memory cell. While modern SSDs often use 3D NAND, 2D NAND SSDs are still reliable and cost-effective.
5. Performance:
- Maximum sequential read performance: Up to approximately 450 MB/s
- Maximum sequential write performance: Up to approximately 450 MB/s
- Maximum random read performance (4K IOPS): Up to approximately 85,000 IOPS
- Maximum random write performance (4K IOPS): Up to approximately 45,000 IOPS
6. Operating temperature:
- Typically from 0°C to 70°C
7. Power consumption:
- In operation: About 2-3 watts
- At idle: Typically lower, less than 1 watt
8. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- Approximately 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 hours
9. Lifetime and TBW (Terabytes Written):
- Approximately 40 TBW to 60 TBW, depending on usage and specific model
10. Security features:
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption: This security feature protects the stored data from unauthorized access.
Features
1. SATA III interface:
- Offers a maximum data transfer rate of 6 Gbit/s and is backwards compatible with older SATA versions, allowing easy integration into a wide range of systems.
2. 2D NAND-Flash-Speicher:
- Offers solid performance at a reasonable price, although 3D NAND in newer models offers improved performance and durability characteristics.
3. High speed:
- Sequential read and write speeds of up to 450 MB/s improve system performance, reduce boot times, and speed up application and file loading.
4. Energy efficiency:
- Designed to have low power consumption, which is especially beneficial for laptops and mobile devices as it extends battery life.
5. Data encryption:
- Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption provides additional security for sensitive data.
6. Reliability:
- The high MTBF and TBW ratings indicate a robust and durable storage solution that is well suited for everyday use.
Areas of application
1. Desktop-PCs:
- Ideal as the main disk for desktop computers to quickly load the operating system and applications and improve overall system performance.
2. Laptops and notebooks:
- The 2.5-inch size makes it perfect for laptops as it provides a powerful and compact solution for mobile computing.
3. Upgrade for older systems:
- An excellent way to upgrade older computers that still use traditional hard drives. The Kingston SHSS37A120G can significantly improve performance and increase overall system responsiveness.
4. Gaming-PCs:
- Provides improved game loading times and faster system response times, resulting in a better gaming experience.
5. Data-intensive applications:
- Ideal for basic computing, everyday tasks, and applications that do not require extremely high memory speeds.
6. Backup and archiving systems:
- Can also be used in systems that perform regular backups or archiving tasks, especially when fast data processing is required.
Conclusion
The Kingston SHSS37A120G offers a balanced combination of capacity, performance and price. With a capacity of 120 GB and support for the SATA III interface, this SSD offers solid performance for a wide range of applications. Its sequential read and write performance of up to 450 MB/s ensures fast data processing and improved system response times, while 2D NAND technology ensures reliable performance at an affordable price. Support for hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption provides additional security for stored data. This SSD is an excellent choice for desktop PCs, laptops, upgrades for older systems and general storage applications that require good performance and reliability.
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KINGSTON SHSS37A120G 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 KINGSTON SHSS37A120G.
The KINGSTON SHSS37A120G is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the KINGSTON SHSS37A120G regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.