Same 18GB file. Two SSDs. One costs way more than the other — but is the extra speed actually worth paying for?
In this video I unbox the Kingston NV3 (PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD) and the Kingston A400 (SATA SSD), break down what each one actually offers, then transfer the exact same 18GB file onto both and time it live — no marketing numbers, just the real result.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Same file, two SSDs
0:12 – Quick intro
0:25 – Kingston NV3 1TB unboxing
1:20 – Kingston A400 960GB unboxing
2:10 – The 18GB transfer test
3:10 – Verdict: is NVMe worth it?
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Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe SSD — [your link]
Kingston A400 960GB SATA SSD — [your link]
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