Kingston NV3 against Seagate BarraCuda
Kingston NV3 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Kingston NV3 scores 383% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- Per dollar, the Kingston NV3 is the better buy: 105.5 points per $100 against 21.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Kingston NV3 | Seagate BarraCuda | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 58 | 12 | 46 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 105.5 | 21.8 | 384%left |
| Typical price | $55 | $55 | level |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 2000 GB | 100%right |
| Sequential read | 6000 MB/s | 220 MB/s | 2627%left |
| Sequential write | 4000 MB/s | 220 MB/s | 1718%left |
Specifications
| Spec | Kingston NV3 | Seagate BarraCuda |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | Hard drive |
| Capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB |
| Sequential read | 6,000 MB/s | 220 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 4,000 MB/s | 220 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | No | No |
| Brand | Kingston | Seagate |
| Released | 2024 | 2016 |
| Typical price | $55 | $55 |