Adata Ultimate SU800 512GB

The Adata Ultimate SU800 512GB is a 2.5-inch SATA internal solid state drive designed for users who want a reliable, power-efficient upgrade over a traditional hard disk drive. Built on 3D TLC NAND Flash technology, this drive delivers improved storage density and endurance compared to older planar NAND designs, making it a solid choice for both OS boot duties and secondary data storage in desktops and laptops alike. At the heart of its performance is an SMI (Silicon Motion) controller paired with a DRAM cache buffer that helps sustain read/write throughput during intensive workloads. Sequential read speeds reach up to 560 MB/s and sequential write speeds reach up to 520 MB/s over the SATA 6 Gb/s interface, offering a meaningful performance jump for systems migrating away from mechanical drives. An intelligent SLC caching algorithm temporarily treats NAND cells in single-level cell mode, further accelerating burst write performance for everyday tasks. Data integrity is addressed through an advanced LDPC (Low Density Parity Check) error-correcting code engine, which is more capable than older BCH-based ECC implementations. The drive also incorporates RAID engine and data shaping technologies to help protect against data loss and extend the overall lifespan of the NAND. Power efficiency is another strong point. The SU800 supports DEVSLP (Device Sleep) technology, which significantly reduces idle power draw — a useful trait for notebook users who need longer battery life. At dimensions of 100.45 × 69.85 × 7 mm, it fits standard 2.5-inch drive bays and most laptop upgrade slots. Every purchase includes free access to ADATA SSD Toolbox for drive health monitoring and wear-level tracking, as well as a migration utility to simplify moving data from an existing HDD or SSD. Verified Specifications: - Model: ASU800SS-512GT-C - Capacity: 512 GB - Form Factor: 2.5-inch - Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s - NAND Flash: 3D TLC - Controller: SMI - Sequential Read: Up to 560 MB/s - Sequential Write: Up to 520 MB/s - Dimensions: 100.45 × 69.85 × 7 mm - Operating Temperature: 0°C – 70°C - Storage Temperature: -40°C – 85°C - Shock Resistance: 1500 G / 0.5 ms - MTBF: 2,000,000 hours - Warranty: 3 years - GTIN: 4712366967267