ADATA Legend 850 Lite 2TB M.2 NVME Gen4 Solid State Drive ( SSD )

The ADATA Legend 850 Lite 2TB (model ALEG-850L-2000GCS) is an M.2 2280 internal solid-state drive built on the PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and conforming to the NVMe 1.4 standard. Designed for creators, gamers, and power users who demand fast, dependable storage, it delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 5,000 MB/s and 4,200 MB/s respectively — a substantial leap over PCIe Gen3 and SATA-based alternatives. The drive is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots, making it a versatile upgrade option across a broad range of desktops and laptops running current Intel and AMD platforms. A key highlight of the Legend 850 Lite is its included black heatsink, which features a bronzed trim and sandblasted finish. By actively dissipating heat from the NAND and controller during sustained workloads, the heatsink helps maintain consistent throughput and extends the operational life of the drive. This makes it well suited for long rendering sessions, large file transfers, and continuous gaming. The drive supports PS5 console expansion, conforming to Sony's slot dimensions and performance requirements for smooth, lag-free gaming. SLC caching and Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology contribute to faster burst performance and more responsive system loading during multitasking. Data integrity is addressed through LDPC (Low Density Parity Check Code) error correction and AES 256-bit hardware encryption, safeguarding files against both data corruption and unauthorised access. Drive health, temperature, remaining life, and firmware status can be monitored via the free ADATA SSD Toolbox, which leverages S.M.A.R.T. reporting attributes. Key Specifications: — Model: ALEG-850L-2000GCS — Series: LEGEND 850 LITE — Capacity: 2,000 GB (2TB) — Form Factor: M.2 2280 — Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 / NVMe 1.4 — Sequential Read: Up to 5,000 MB/s — Sequential Write: Up to 4,200 MB/s — TBW (Terabytes Written): 450 TBW — Security: AES 256-bit encryption — Error Correction: LDPC — Heatsink: Included — PS5 Compatible: Yes — Warranty: 3 Years