Addlink S72 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD

The Addlink S72 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD (model AD1TBS72M2P) is a PCIe Gen3x4 solid-state drive built around 3D QLC NAND flash technology in the compact M.2 2280 form factor. It is designed to serve as a meaningful upgrade path for users moving from traditional 2.5-inch SATA SSDs or spinning hard drives to the faster NVMe interface, whether for system boot duties or secondary storage. With sequential read speeds reaching up to 3,400 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s, the S72 delivers substantially higher bandwidth than SATA-based alternatives. Random 4K performance is rated at up to 125,000 read IOPS and 500,000 write IOPS, making it capable of handling mixed workloads that involve frequent small-file access patterns common in creative, productivity, and gaming scenarios. The drive supports the NVMe 1.3 specification over a PCIe Gen3 x4 lane, striking a practical balance between performance and platform compatibility across a wide range of laptops and desktops that feature an M.2 slot. Its M.2 2280 dimensions (80 mm × 22 mm × 3.5 mm max, 8.2 g) make it a suitable fit for slim notebooks and systems where space is at a premium. Data integrity features include end-to-end path protection, SMART ECC and Refresh, wear levelling, bad block management, TRIM support, and over-provisioning. The drive also supports TCG OPAL and Pyrite security standards, enabling hardware-based encryption for environments that require it. Thermal throttling is present to manage sustained workload temperatures within the rated 0 °C to 70 °C operating range. Addlink backs the S72 with a 5-year warranty tied to a 260 TBW (terabytes written) endurance rating, and the drive carries an MTBF of 1.8 million hours. A free SSD Toolbox software utility is included, allowing users to monitor SMART status, view drive health, run diagnostics, and perform secure erase operations. Verified Specifications: - Capacity: 1 TB - NAND Type: 3D QLC - Interface: NVMe 1.3, PCIe Gen3 x4 - Form Factor: M.2 2280 - Sequential Read: up to 3,400 MB/s - Sequential Write: up to 2,000 MB/s - 4K Random Read: up to 125,000 IOPS - 4K Random Write: up to 500,000 IOPS - Dimensions: 80 × 22 × 3.5 mm (max), 8.2 g - Operating Temperature: 0 °C – 70 °C - Storage Temperature: −40 °C – 85 °C - MTBF: 1.8 million hours - TBW: 260 TBW - Warranty: 5 years or 260 TBW - OS Support: Windows 7/8 (additional driver required), Windows 10, Linux Kernel 2.6.31+