Kingston vs PNY SSDs & NVMe Drives

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 95 products.

As of July 2026, Kingston averages $0.4258/GB across 65 products while PNY averages $0.1964/GB across 30 products on BuyPerUnit. PNY offers 54% better value per gigabyte for ssds & nvme drives.

Kingston

Avg $/GB$0.4258

Best $/GB$0.1228

Price Range$0.1228 – $1.6665

Products65

Cheapest Product

Kingston External SXS1000 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C 3D NAND Solid State Disk

2TB · $245.67 · newegg

PNY

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.1964

Best $/GB$0.1175

Price Range$0.1175 – $0.4417

Products30

Cheapest Product

PNY CS900 2TB 3D NAND 2.5' SATA III Internal Solid State Drive SSD7CS900-2TB-RB

2TB · $234.99 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Kingston	Kingston External SXS1000 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C 3D NAND Solid State Disk	2TB	$0.1228	$245.67	newegg
1	PNY	PNY CS900 2TB 3D NAND 2.5' SATA III Internal Solid State Drive SSD7CS900-2TB-RB	2TB	$0.1175	$234.99	newegg
2	Kingston	Kingston SNV3S M.2 2280 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SNV3S/4000G	4TB	$0.1250	$499.99	newegg
2	PNY	PNY RP60 2TB USB 3.2 Type-C Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 PSD0CS3060-2TB-RB	2TB	$0.1250	$249.99	newegg
3	Kingston	Kingston NV3 M.2 2280 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SNV3S/2000G Up to 6000 MB/s	2TB	$0.1378	$275.50	newegg
3	PNY	PNY CS2150 M.2 2280 4TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) M280CS2150-4TB-TB	4TB	$0.1300	$519.99	newegg
4	Kingston	Kingston NV1 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Internal SSD Up to 2100 MB/s SNVS/2000G	2TB	$0.1500	$299.99	newegg
4	PNY	PNY XLR8 CS3030 M.2 2280 2TB PCI-Express 3.0 x4 3D TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) M280CS3030-2TB-RB	2TB	$0.1395	$279.00	newegg
5	Kingston	Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD \| PCIe 4.0 Gen 4x4 \| Up to 6000 MB/s \| SNV3S/1000G	1 TB	$0.1588	$158.77	amazon
5	PNY	PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - M280CS3040-2TB-RB	2TB	$0.1445	$289.00	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, PNY offers better overall value for ssds & nvme drives at an average of $0.1964/GB compared to Kingston's $0.4258/GB — that's roughly 54% less per gigabyte.

PNY's best deal is the PNY CS900 2TB 3D NAND 2.5' SATA III Internal Solid State Drive SSD7CS900-2TB-RB (2TB) at $0.1175/GB, while Kingston's cheapest option is the Kingston External SXS1000 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C 3D NAND Solid State Disk (2TB) at $0.1228/GB.

However, price per GB isn't everything — consider factors like warranty, performance specs, and your specific capacity needs. Check individual product pages for detailed specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingston or PNY cheaper per GB for ssds & nvme drives?

As of July 2026, PNY averages $0.1964/GB compared to Kingston at $0.4258/GB. PNY is approximately 54% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Kingston and PNY ssds & nvme drives does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 65 Kingston products and 30 PNY products in the ssds & nvme drives category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Kingston ssds & nvme drive per GB?

The cheapest Kingston option is the Kingston External SXS1000 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C 3D NAND Solid State Disk at $0.1228/GB ($245.67 for 2TB).

What is the cheapest PNY ssds & nvme drive per GB?

The cheapest PNY option is the PNY CS900 2TB 3D NAND 2.5' SATA III Internal Solid State Drive SSD7CS900-2TB-RB at $0.1175/GB ($234.99 for 2TB).

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