Kingston A400 240GB 2.5-Inch SATA Internal Solid State Drive

Description

The Kingston A400 240GB 2.5-Inch SATA SSD is an affordable internal solid-state drive designed to improve the speed, responsiveness, and reliability of compatible desktop PCs and laptops.

Featuring 240GB of storage capacity, a SATA III 6Gb/s interface, and solid-state NAND flash technology, the Kingston A400 delivers significantly faster boot times, application loading, and file access compared with traditional mechanical hard drives.

With sequential read speeds of up to 500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 350 MB/s, the A400 is a practical upgrade for everyday computing, office systems, home PCs, and older laptops that still use mechanical storage.

Key Features

240GB Solid-State Storage

• 240GB storage capacity
• NAND flash storage
• Suitable for operating systems
• Space for essential applications
• Fast everyday file access
• No mechanical moving parts
• Suitable as primary or secondary storage

The 240GB capacity provides practical storage space for Windows, productivity applications, documents, frequently accessed files, and selected games.

SATA III 6Gb/s Interface

The Kingston A400 uses the widely supported SATA III 6Gb/s interface, making it compatible with a broad range of desktop and laptop computers.

Key benefits include:

• Broad system compatibility
• Easy upgrade from many 2.5-inch hard drives
• Faster application loading
• Improved system responsiveness
• Simple internal installation
• Backward compatibility with compatible older SATA interfaces

Performance will be limited by the host interface when the SSD is connected to an older SATA generation.

Up to 500 MB/s Read Speed

The Kingston A400 provides responsive solid-state performance for everyday computing.

Performance

• Sequential Read: Up to 500 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 350 MB/s
• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
• Storage Technology: NAND Flash

These speeds can provide a substantial improvement in system responsiveness compared with conventional mechanical HDD storage.

Actual performance can vary depending on system configuration, workload, drive capacity, interface, and operating conditions.

2.5-Inch Form Factor

The standard 2.5-inch form factor makes the Kingston A400 suitable for many desktops and laptops equipped with SATA storage connections.

It can be used for:

• Replacing a laptop HDD
• Upgrading an older desktop PC
• Installing an operating system
• Adding secondary SSD storage
• Improving everyday system responsiveness

Users should verify the available drive bay, mounting requirements, and SATA connectivity of their system before installation.

Specifications

• Brand: Kingston
• Series: A400
• Product Type: Internal Solid State Drive
• Storage Capacity: 240GB
• Form Factor: 2.5 Inch
• Interface: SATA III
• Interface Speed: Up to 6Gb/s
• Sequential Read: Up to 500 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 350 MB/s
• Storage Technology: NAND Flash
• Installation Type: Internal
• Moving Parts: None
• Suitable For: Compatible desktops and laptops

Faster System Startup

Replacing a traditional mechanical hard drive with the Kingston A400 can provide a noticeable improvement in everyday PC performance.

Benefits can include:

• Faster Windows startup
• Quicker login
• Rapid application launches
• Faster file access
• Reduced loading times
• Improved overall responsiveness

This makes the A400 particularly useful for upgrading older computers that still rely on mechanical hard drives.

Ideal for Windows & Applications

The 240GB capacity is suitable for an operating system and a collection of essential applications.

It can be used to store:

• Windows
• Office applications
• Web browsers
• Productivity software
• System utilities
• Documents
• Frequently accessed files
• Selected games

For large game libraries, videos, or extensive media collections, the A400 can be paired with a larger secondary storage drive.

Upgrade from a Mechanical HDD

One of the main uses for the Kingston A400 is replacing a conventional 2.5-inch mechanical hard drive.

Compared with an HDD, SSD storage provides:

• Faster boot times
• Faster application loading
• Lower access latency
• Silent operation
• No mechanical vibration
• Improved responsiveness
• No spinning disks

This can make an older compatible computer feel substantially faster during normal everyday use.

Everyday Computing

The Kingston A400 is well suited for general home, office, and educational computing.

Potential uses include:

• Web browsing
• Office applications
• Email
• Business software
• School and university work
• General productivity
• Multimedia playback
• Everyday file storage

Its SATA SSD performance provides responsive operation for common computing tasks.

Gaming & Application Storage

The Kingston A400 can also be used for selected games and applications.

Compared with mechanical HDD storage, it can help provide:

• Faster game startup
• Reduced loading times
• Quicker application launches
• Faster installations
• Rapid access to program files

The 240GB capacity is best suited to a smaller selection of games rather than a large modern game library.

Silent Solid-State Operation

Because the Kingston A400 uses flash memory instead of mechanical storage components, it operates silently.

Advantages include:

• No spinning platters
• No mechanical seek noise
• No vibration from rotating disks
• Silent data access
• Fast electronic file access
• Suitable for quiet PC environments

This also makes SSD storage particularly useful for compatible laptops and compact computers.

Low-Profile Internal Storage

The compact 2.5-inch design makes the A400 suitable for systems where internal space is limited.

Its solid-state construction provides:

• Compact dimensions
• Lightweight design
• No mechanical moving components
• Low-profile installation
• Suitability for many laptops
• Easy integration into compatible desktops

A suitable mounting bracket may be required when installing a 2.5-inch SSD into certain desktop cases with larger drive bays.

Compatibility

The Kingston A400 requires a compatible 2.5-inch SATA connection.

It is suitable for many:

• Desktop PCs
• Laptops
• Office computers
• Home PCs
• Workstations
• Older systems being upgraded from HDD storage

Users should verify the physical drive-bay dimensions and SATA connectivity of their computer before purchasing.

Best For

• Desktop PC Upgrades
• Laptop HDD Replacement
• Windows Boot Drive
• Office Computers
• Home PCs
• Everyday Productivity
• Applications & Documents
• Secondary SSD Storage
• Older PC Upgrades
• Replacing Mechanical HDD Storage

Why Choose the Kingston A400 240GB SSD?

• 240GB storage capacity provides practical space for Windows, applications, documents, and frequently accessed files.
• Up to 500 MB/s sequential read speed provides significantly faster access to data than traditional mechanical hard drives.
• Up to 350 MB/s sequential write speed provides responsive performance for everyday file and application workloads.
• SATA III 6Gb/s connectivity provides broad compatibility with many desktop PCs and laptops.
• 2.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for replacing many conventional laptop and desktop hard drives.
• Faster system startup can provide a noticeable improvement when upgrading from an HDD.
• Quick application loading helps improve everyday system responsiveness.
• Solid-state construction eliminates the spinning disks and moving read/write heads found in mechanical hard drives.
• Silent operation makes the SSD suitable for home, office, and quiet computing environments.
• The combination of 240GB capacity, up to 500 MB/s read and 350 MB/s write performance, SATA III connectivity, and standard 2.5-inch construction makes the Kingston A400 240GB a practical and cost-effective SSD upgrade for compatible desktops and laptops.