ADATA Legend 960 4TB M.2 NVME Gen4 Solid State Drive ( SSD )

The ADATA Legend 960 4TB is a high-performance PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 2280 NVMe solid state drive designed for content creators, PC enthusiasts, and power users who demand both speed and capacity from a single drive. Built around the SMI SM2264 controller paired with 3D NAND flash memory and a DRAM cache buffer, the Legend 960 delivers sequential read speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 6,800 MB/s under PC and laptop workloads. These figures place it firmly in the PCIe Gen4 performance tier, and the drive is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 platforms for added flexibility. For PS5 users looking to expand console storage, the Legend 960 meets Sony’s slot and clearance requirements. Sequential read speed is rated at up to 6,400 MB/s when operating inside a PS5 console. ADATA notes, in line with Sony’s own guidance, that actual in-game performance may vary by title. Random performance is rated at up to 700K IOPS for 4K random reads and up to 550K IOPS for 4K random writes, enabling responsive system loading and smooth multitasking across demanding applications. SLC caching assists with burst write workloads, while advanced hardware LDPC ECC technology continuously monitors and corrects data integrity at the controller level. AES 256-bit hardware encryption support provides an additional layer of file security without imposing a performance penalty. The included black aluminium heatsink features a sandblasted surface finish with bronzed trim. With the heatsink attached, the drive measures 80 × 22 × 4.68 mm and weighs 12 g; without it, height drops to 3.38 mm and weight to 8 g, keeping it compatible with slim notebooks and ITX builds that have their own thermal solutions. Durability credentials are strong: the drive carries a 3,120 TB TBW (Total Bytes Written) endurance rating, a 2,000,000-hour MTBF figure, and 1,500 G / 0.5 ms shock resistance. ADATA backs the Legend 960 with a 5-year warranty and includes the free SSD ToolBox utility for S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, temperature tracking, and firmware updates. Verified Specifications: • Model / MPN: LEGEND 960 / ALEG-960-4TCS • Capacity: 4 TB • Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 | NVMe 1.4 • Form Factor: M.2 2280 • Controller: SMI SM2264 • NAND: 3D NAND • Sequential Read (PC): up to 7,400 MB/s • Sequential Read (PS5): up to 6,400 MB/s • Sequential Write (PC): up to 6,800 MB/s • 4K Random Read IOPS: up to 700K • 4K Random Write IOPS: up to 550K • TBW: 3,120 TB • MTBF: 2,000,000 hours • Shock Resistance: 1,500 G / 0.5 ms • Operating Temperature: 0 °C – 70 °C • Storage Temperature: −40 °C – 85 °C • Dimensions (with heatsink): 80 × 22 × 4.68 mm | 12 g • Dimensions (without heatsink): 80 × 22 × 3.38 mm | 8 g • Encryption: AES 256-bit hardware • Warranty: 5 years