ADATA Legend 860 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
ADATA
66 Overall Score
vs
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ADATA Legend 860 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
92 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The WD_BLACK SN850X is highly praised for its exceptional speed and reliability, often compared favorably to competitors like Samsung and Solidigm. Users highlight its value for money, especially when on sale, and its suitability for both gaming and general high-performance tasks. Some concerns about potential issues are mitigated by firmware updates, and the drive is confirmed to work well with PS5 and Windows 11.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Reliable performance
- Great value for money
- Easy PS5 installation
- Works with Windows 11
Cons
- Potential firmware issues
- 4TB version double-sided
- May require heatsink for intense use
Speed 6
Reliability 5
Value for money 3
Ps5 compatibility 3
Firmware concerns 2
Windows 11 boot 1
Scores
Budget
Workstation
Gaming
Console
Laptop
Portable
Specifications
| ADATA Legend 860 | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | SMI SM2264 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
ADATA Legend 860 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong endurance (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong speed (77th percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
ADATA Legend 860 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.
