KINGSTON

Kingston A400 480GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD

Incredible system boot speeds, rapid multitasking, and rock-solid reliability in a standard 2.5-inch 7mm SATA form factor powered by Kingston engineering.

Capacity
480GB
Interface
SATA III 6Gb/s (2.5-Inch 7mm)
Seq. Read
Up to 500 MB/s
Seq. Write
Up to 450 MB/s
Endurance
160 TBW
Gaming & Instant Response

Ultra-Fast Game Loads & Instant Boot

Enjoy instantaneous OS boot times, seamless app responsiveness, and reduced loading screens across demanding modern titles.

Content Creation & Multitasking

Seamless Asset Transfers & Pro Workflow

Handle large video exports, high-resolution photo assets, and rapid multi-gigabyte transfers with sustained performance and stability.

Kingston A400 Speed
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10x Faster Than HDD

500 MB/s Fast SATA Reads

Boot up in seconds, load heavy applications quickly, and transfer files up to 10 times faster than a 7200 RPM mechanical hard drive.

Kingston A400 Durability
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Rugged & Reliable

Shock and Vibration Resistant

Solid-state flash construction with no moving parts makes the A400 far more rugged and reliable than fragile mechanical drives.

Kingston A400 Form Factor
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7mm Slim Form Factor

Fits Desktops and Laptops

Standard 2.5-inch 7mm profile fits effortlessly into desktop drive bays, laptop hard drive slots, and external drive enclosures.

Kingston A400 Warranty
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3-Year Kingston Warranty

Authorized Local Support

Backed by Kingston's legendary product quality, free technical support, and an official 3-year authorized warranty in Egypt.

Sequential Read & Write Performance Comparison Index

Performance metrics measured in MB/s across verified synthetic and real-world storage benchmarks.

Kingston A400 480GB (SATA III) Active Drive
R: 500 MB/s | W: 425 MB/s
R: 540 MB/s | W: 459 MB/s
Mechanical HDD (7200 RPM)
R: 140 MB/s | W: 119 MB/s
Laptop Mechanical HDD (5400 RPM)
R: 90 MB/s | W: 76 MB/s

Hardware Synergy & Platform Compatibility

Pair high-speed NVMe storage with optimized components to unlock maximum bandwidth, instant responsiveness, and zero bottlenecks.

Motherboards

Next-Gen Gaming Motherboards

M.2 PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 slots with integrated heatsinks ensure maximum thermal headroom and zero throttling.

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Gaming Laptops

Laptops & PS5 Storage Expansion

Slim single-sided M.2 2280 form factor fits snugly inside modern gaming laptops and PlayStation 5 expansion bays.

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Memory

High-Frequency DDR5 / DDR4 RAM

Synchronize high-speed memory with ultra-fast NVMe storage for seamless multitasking and zero asset load delays.

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Enclosures

M.2 External Enclosures & Hubs

Turn fast NVMe drives into lightning-fast portable SSDs with Type-C 10Gbps/20Gbps enclosures.

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Building a Complete Custom Gaming PC?

Select your CPU, GPU, Motherboard, and NVMe SSD with real-time compatibility checks and pro assembly by AHW experts.

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Technical Specifications

Manufacturer & Model Kingston A400 Series (SA400S37/480G)
Storage Capacity 480 GB
Interface Standard SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s)
Form Factor 2.5-Inch (7mm Z-height)
Max Sequential Read Up to 500 MB/s
Max Sequential Write Up to 450 MB/s
Endurance Rating 160 TBW (Terabytes Written)
Controller Phison 2-Channel High-Speed Controller
NAND Flash Type 3D NAND Flash
Operating Temperature 0°C to 70°C
Official Warranty 3-Year Official Authorized Kingston Warranty in Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions & Store Policies

Will the Kingston A400 speed up my slow laptop? +

Yes! Upgrading an old mechanical laptop hard drive to a Kingston A400 is the single most cost-effective upgrade to eliminate lag and speed up booting.

Does this require any special brackets for desktops? +

Most modern PC cases have dedicated 2.5-inch drive mounting trays. For older cases, standard 2.5-to-3.5 inch adapter brackets can be used.

Can I install Windows directly on this drive? +

Yes, 480GB is more than enough for Windows 11/10, your essential applications, and multiple games.

Does the drive generate any noise? +

No, it is completely solid-state with zero mechanical moving parts, operating in 100% silence.

Is the official Kingston warranty supported in Egypt? +

Yes, all Kingston drives from AHW Store are backed by the official 3-year warranty in Egypt.

Is this product 100% genuine and backed by official warranty at AHW Store? +

Yes. Every hardware component and peripheral sold on AHW Store is 100% authentic, brand-new in factory-sealed packaging, and backed by the full official manufacturer warranty with direct local support across Egypt. For full terms, visit our Warranty Policy ↗.

What payment methods and installment options are accepted in Egypt? +

We provide flexible payment methods including Cash on Delivery (COD) across Egypt, credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Meeza), and 0% interest installment plans through ValU, Sympl, Souhoola, Forsa, and major bank credit cards. See our Payment & Installments Guide ↗.

How fast is shipping and delivery across Egypt? +

Orders are delivered within 2 to 7 business days across all Egyptian governorates in secure armored protective packaging (with pickup available from our 6th of October headquarters). Read full delivery details in our Shipping Policy ↗.

Can I pair this hardware with a complete custom PC build from AHW Store? +

Absolutely! Our specialized hardware engineers can help you build, optimize, and stress-test a complete custom gaming or workstation PC tailored to your budget and performance requirements. Explore our Custom PC Builder ↗.

What is the return and replacement policy at AHW Store? +

In full compliance with Egyptian Consumer Protection Law, unopened products in original factory-sealed packaging can be returned or exchanged within 14 days of purchase. In the rare event of a manufacturing defect, immediate warranty replacement or authorized repair is provided. Review our Return & Refund Policy ↗.