Best 960GB Kingston TLC SSDs
There are 10 960GB Kingston TLC SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Kingston DC1000M at 3100 MB/s read at 960GB. Sequential reads across the group span 500–3100 MB/s at 960GB.
Why this configuration
A 960GB Kingston TLC SSD is a mainstream all-rounder. TLC balances speed, endurance and price for general use. Kingston specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
Usually chosen for: everyday desktop and laptop storage.
Good fit: everyday all-rounder use, from OS drive to game library.
Ranked list
Speeds on this page are the manufacturer's 960GB ratings where published (10 of 10 drives), not the family headline figure. 1 of the 10 are rated slower at 960GB than at their fastest capacity. Rated writes at 960GB run 450–1330 MB/s.
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s (at 960GB) | 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 EXTERNO HYPER-X SAVAGE EXO 500GB, 960GB | Mid-range | Marvell 88SS1074 + SATA-to-USB Bri | 500 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 3 |  Kingston A1000 250GB, 500GB, 960GB | Value | Phison PS5008-E8 | 1500 | 600 | Find on Amazon |
| 4 |  Kingston UV400 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 960GB | Value | MARVEL 88SS1074 (2-Core, 4-Canais, | 540 | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 5 |  Kingston UV500 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 960GB, 1.92TB | Value | MARVEL 88SS1074 (2-Core, 4-Canais, | 520 | 800 | Find on Amazon |
| 6 |  Kingston UV500 M.2 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 960GB | Value | MARVEL 88SS1074 (2-Core, 4-Canais, | 520 | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 7 |  Kingston A400 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 960GB, 1.92TB | Low-end | Kingston CP33238B (Phison S11 Rema | 500 | 800 | Check price on Amazon |
| 8 |  Kingston DC450R 500GB, 960GB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB | — | PHISON PS3112-S12DC | 560 | 2823 | Find on Amazon |
| 9 |  Kingston DC500R 500GB, 960GB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB | — | PHISON PS3112-S12DC | 555 | 3504 | Find on Amazon |
| 10 |  Kingston DC500M 500GB, 960GB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB | — | PHISON PS3112-S12DC | 555 | 9110 | Find on Amazon |
The parts, explained
TLC NAND is the mainstream choice — a solid balance of endurance, speed and cost.
Staying with Kingston means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.