Addlink X70 RGB 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD

The Addlink X70 RGB is a gaming-oriented M.2 NVMe solid-state drive designed for builders who want fast storage and a touch of personality inside their system. Sitting in the standard M.2 2280 form factor, the X70 connects via PCIe Gen3 x4 using the NVMe 1.3 protocol, delivering sequential read and write speeds of up to 3,400 MB/s and 3,000 MB/s respectively. For workloads driven by small-file access patterns, it achieves 4K random read and write performance of 500,000 and 680,000 IOPS. The drive's most visually distinctive feature is its slim metal heatsink, which incorporates a diamond-cut finish and a built-in rainbow RGB lighting effect. Because the lighting is embedded in the heatsink itself, no additional cables or separate RGB headers are required for basic operation; compatibility with motherboard lighting-control software varies by model and requires up-to-date firmware. Underneath the heatsink, the X70 relies on a 3D TLC NAND flash architecture paired with a DRAM cache buffer. The DRAM cache helps sustain consistent throughput during extended read and write sessions, while LDPC error-correction technology actively protects data integrity. SLC caching, wear leveling, bad-block management, and over-provisioning are also implemented to prolong the drive's operational lifespan. Endurance is rated at 1,600 TBW (terabytes written), and the mean time before failure is specified at 1.8 million hours. Addlink backs the X70 with a five-year warranty, subject to the TBW limit being reached first. Power consumption is measured at 4.6 W during reads and 4.5 W during writes. The operating temperature range spans 0 °C to 70 °C; storage temperature tolerance extends from −40 °C to 85 °C. A free SSD ToolBox application is included, enabling users to check SMART status, monitor drive health, run diagnostics, and perform a secure erase when needed. Verified Specifications: - Capacity: 1 TB - Form Factor: M.2 2280 - Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4, NVMe 1.3 - NAND Type: 3D TLC - Sequential Read: up to 3,400 MB/s - Sequential Write: up to 3,000 MB/s - 4K Random Read: 500,000 IOPS - 4K Random Write: 680,000 IOPS - Endurance: 1,600 TBW - MTBF: 1.8 million hours - Power (Read/Write): 4.6 W / 4.5 W - Operating Temp: 0 °C – 70 °C - Storage Temp: −40 °C – 85 °C - Dimensions: 80 × 20 × 9.1 mm, 20 g - Warranty: 5 years or 1,600 TBW