Best 3.84TB Kingston SSDs
There are 4 3.84TB Kingston SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Kingston DC1000M at 3100 MB/s read at 3.84TB. Sequential reads across the group span 555–3100 MB/s at 3.84TB.
Why this configuration
A 3.84TB Kingston SSD is a capacity-first shortlist. Everything here is available at this size, across interfaces and price tiers, so the choice comes down to how fast you need it and how much rewriting it will take. Kingston specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
Usually chosen for: buyers who have already settled on the size and are picking on specs.
Good fit: mainstream desktop and laptop builds.
Ranked list
Speeds on this page are the manufacturer's 3.84TB ratings where published (4 of 4 drives), not the family headline figure. Rated writes at 3.84TB run 520–2700 MB/s.
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s (at 3.84TB) | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingston DC1000M 960GB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB, 7.68TB | High-end | Silicon Motion SM2270 (3x 2-Core A | 3100 | 26910 | Find on Amazon |
| 2 | Kingston DC450R 500GB, 960GB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB | — | PHISON PS3112-S12DC | 560 | 2823 | Find on Amazon |
| 3 | Kingston DC500R 500GB, 960GB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB | — | PHISON PS3112-S12DC | 555 | 3504 | Find on Amazon |
| 4 | Kingston DC500M 500GB, 960GB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB | — | PHISON PS3112-S12DC | 555 | 9110 | Find on Amazon |
The parts, explained
Staying with Kingston means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.