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ADATA LEGEND 960 MAX 1 TB M.2 PCI Express 4.0 NVMe 3D NAND

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$227.97 MSRP $227.97 at release price
from US · Amazon.com · Updated 2 months ago Last updated Sep 3, 2026 03:13 UTC · Price sourced from Amazon.com (United States).
4.5 / 5 (96 ratings)
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Capacity
1 TB
Form factor
M.2
Read speed
7400 MB/s
Write speed
6000 MB/s
Interface
PCI Express 4.0
NAND type
3D NAND
ECC support
Y
NVMe
Y
Depth
80.6 mm
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Overview

With a finned heat sink design and the latest PCIe 4.0, LEGEND 960 MAX offers you brilliant read and write speeds of 7,400/6,800 MB/s while maintaining stable performance. Moreover, LEGEND 960 MAX not only provides capacities of up to 4TB that work perfectly well with PS5 as expanded storage but also supports the latest Intel and AMD platforms, making it the holy grail for all creative masters!

Redefining the Speed of Creativity
LEGEND 960 MAX supports the latest PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, which meets the NVMe 1.4 standard. It offers mind-blowing creativity and supports the latest Intel and AMD platforms, turning the device into an invincible powerhouse.

Ultimate Performance for Creators
LEGEND 960 MAX delivers a sequential read and write speed of 7,400/6,800MB per second, which is up to 4 times faster than a standard PCIe Gen3 SSD and 13 times faster than a SATA SSD. It is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 and made for professionals to challenge the impossible.

Max Heat Dissipation, Max Stability
LEGEND 960 MAX's cooling system uses aluminum alloy to thoroughly cover the hard drive to maximize heat dissipation. With multi-layered cooling fins, it allows cool air to flow in along the metal case and push away hot air. The distinctive convection cooling design can reduce the temperature of SSD by 40% and bring out stable performances.

A Perfect Partner for PS5
LEGEND 960 MAX's size conforms to the slot design and can be installed in PS5 consoles as expanded storage, taking PS5's performance to the next new level. With LEGEND 960 MAX, you can enjoy AAA Games with no lag and show the world what you've got!

Keep Cool and Carry On
Details make the difference. By carefully analyzing the convection design, ADATA presents you with exclusive LEGEND 960 MAX cooling fins, which can significantly reduce the temperature of SSD by 40%. You can enjoy the seamless gaming experience offered by the unique cooling design.

4TB Capacity? Challenge accepted
With 3D-stacked flash memory, the LEGEND 960 MAX provides you with capacities of up to 4TB. What's more, it comes with various protection and correction technologies, and high TBW (Total Bytes Written) for durability and reliability.

Eye-catching Performance
LEGEND 960 comes with SLC Caching and DRAM Cache Buffer for advantages in system loading and data caching. It features 4K random read/write of up to 750K/630K IOPS for smoother multitasking.

Create Without Worry
LDPC (Low Density Parity check Code) and AES 256-bit encryption ensure data accuracy and file security.

SSD ToolBox Software
ADATA SSD Toolbox allows for the monitoring of drive health and remaining life through Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attributes. It also lets you keep track of the current operating temperature, capacity, and total space used, plus keeps you up-to-date on firmware.

Compatibility

Memory type 3D NAND Interface PCI Express 4.0
  • Requires 3D NAND memory — not interchangeable with other generations.

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Technical Specifications

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Memory

1
ECC support
Yes

General

22
NVMe
Yes
Manual included
Yes
TBW rating
780
M.2 SSD size
2280 (22 x 80 mm)
NVMe version
1.4
Packaging type
Box
Certifications
CE, FCC, BSMI, KC, EAC, RCM, morocco, UKCA, RoHS
Intended use
PC/Notebook
Controller type
SMI SM2264
Operating shock resistance
1500
Random read (4KB)
730000
Random write (4KB)
610000
Compatible products
PlayStation 5
Hardware encryption
Yes
Security algorithms
256-bit AES
Storage temperature
-40 - 85
Brand specific technologies
SLC Caching
Operating temperature
0 - 70
Maximum operating temperature
70 °C
Minimum operating temperature
0
PCI Express interface data lanes
x4
MTBF
2000000

Physical

4
Depth
80.6 mm
Width
23.2 mm
Height
10.65 mm
Weight
36.6 g

Ports & Connectivity

1
Interface
PCI Express 4.0

Storage

5
Read speed
7400 MB/s
NAND type
3D NAND
Write speed
6000 MB/s
Capacity
1 TB
Form factor
M.2

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Market Value History

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2024-03-12$134.39
2024-03-19$134.65
2024-03-25$134.84
2024-04-02$134.88
2024-04-08$132.32
2024-04-15$131.46
2024-04-22$120.02
2024-04-29$120.03
2024-05-07$122.56
2024-05-13$111.31
2024-05-21$125.07
2024-05-28$125.69
2024-06-04$125.83
2024-06-10$111.48
2024-07-03$79.99
2024-09-18$112.16
2024-09-24$69.99
2024-10-03$129.19
2024-10-13$121.01
2024-10-14$124.59
2024-10-21$127.46
2024-10-28$152.19
2024-11-04$151.95
2024-11-11$109.99
2024-11-22$156.13
2024-11-25$157.92
2024-12-03$156.04
2024-12-09$156.54
2024-12-17$154.85
2024-12-24$157.15
2024-12-30$158.55
2025-01-06$160.21
2025-01-14$160.21
2025-01-21$146.81
2025-01-27$156.90
2025-02-03$79.99
2025-03-29$75.99
2025-04-03$75.99
2025-04-09$81.99
2025-04-20$75.99
2025-04-23$89.99
2025-04-29$89.99
2025-05-31$99.99
2025-06-19$79.99
2025-06-24$89.99
2025-07-08$99.99
2025-10-15$94.99
2025-10-21$89.99
2025-11-04$79.99
2025-11-13$106.86
2025-12-05$109.99
2025-12-23$109.99
2026-01-09$109.99
2026-01-13$109.99
2026-01-26$141.58
2026-02-07$109.99
2026-03-16$227.97
2026-06-24$149.99
2026-07-12$227.97
2026-08-25$227.97

Customer Reviews & Feedback

Verified Amazon Score
4.5 / 5.0

Based on 96 verified customer reviews on Amazon US.

5 star
83%
4 star
11%
3 star
4%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%

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