Kingston A400 960 GB 2.5″ SATA III SSD TLC

Kingston Technology A400 960 GB 2.5″ Serial ATA III TLC | Reliable SATA SSD Upgrade

The Kingston Technology A400 960 GB 2.5″ Serial ATA III TLC is a solid-state drive designed to revitalise older desktops and laptops. It delivers read speeds up to 500 MB/s and write speeds up to 450 MB/s. This drive is ideal for users replacing a mechanical hard drive to gain faster boot times and more responsive multi-tasking. It uses TLC NAND memory and a standard SATA III interface for broad compatibility.

Kingston Technology A400 960 GB 2.5″ Serial ATA III TLC Performance and Reliability

This SSD uses a latest-gen controller to provide consistent performance. Because it has no moving parts, it is more reliable than a traditional hard drive. It is also shock and vibration resistant, which protects your data in mobile setups. The mean time between failures is rated at 1,000,000 hours.

Product Specifications

Energy Efficiency and Thermal Management

The Kingston A400 is designed for low power draw. Average power consumption is just 0.279 W, with a maximum of 0.642 W during active use. This efficiency helps extend battery life in notebooks and reduces heat output in compact builds. Operating temperatures range from 0 °C to 70 °C.

System Compatibility and Installation

This drive is component for PC/Laptop use. It fits standard 2.5″ drive bays and connects via a Serial ATA III interface. The drive is not an NVMe model, so it requires a motherboard with SATA ports. It is designed for desktop and notebook workloads and is not intended for server environments.

Durability for Mobile Computing

Protection features include shock resistance and vibration proofing. The drive can withstand operating vibration up to 2.17 G and non-operating vibration up to 20 G. Its compact 2.5″ form factor and lightweight design (41.9 g) make it suitable for portable devices.

Box contents

• Kingston Technology A400 960 GB 2.5″ Serial ATA III TLC SSD

Key points to check

• Confirm your device has a free 2.5″ SATA drive bay and a SATA III cable.
• Verify your motherboard or laptop supports a 2.5″ SATA SSD (not NVMe).
• Check the operating system supports SATA III drives for full performance.
• Confirm the warranty region is valid for UK purchases.

Common questions

Our take

This drive is best for UK users upgrading an older PC or laptop from a mechanical hard drive. It offers a cost-effective way to improve system responsiveness without complex installation. It is covered by the applicable manufacturer warranty.