Fikwot FN960
The 4TB Fikwot FN960 hits 5,000 MB/s reads and 4,500 MB/s writes over PCIe 4.0 x4, with a dynamic SLC cache and an included aluminum heatsink to prevent thermal throttling during sustained transfers. Its 700 TBW endurance and 5-year warranty, backed by 88 hours of stress testing, make it a reliable pick for the price, and the heatsink installs directly into a PS5 for expanded storage. Best for budget-conscious PC builders or PS5 owners who need a large, fast game drive without paying premium NVMe prices.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A 4TB Gen4 workhorse that won't win races but won't let you down. Perfect for PS5 owners who are tired of deleting games.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 4TB of storage with a heatsink included 93rd
- Solid 5,000 MB/s read speed for the price 79th
- Easy install, works great in PS5 72nd
- 5-year warranty and 700 TBW endurance 67th
Cons
- DRAM-less design limits sustained heavy workloads
- Not the fastest Gen4 drive out there
- Portable use is basically a no-go
- Price fluctuates, and it's not always a steal
What owners think
The Word on the Street
The proof
Performance
The 5,000 MB/s read and 4,500 MB/s write speeds put it in the 'strong' category, not the top of the charts. That's fine for gaming and everyday use. What surprised us is how well the dynamic SLC cache keeps things stable during big file transfers. It's DRAM-less, which usually makes us nervous, but the TLC NAND and cache do a decent job of hiding that. Don't expect 990 Pro numbers, but you won't feel shortchanged either.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 4000 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 5000 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 4500 |
Hardware
| NAND | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | No |
Reliability
| Endurance (TBW) | 700 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
Features
| Heatsink | Yes |
vs Competition
The Samsung 990 Pro and WD Black SN850X will smoke this drive in benchmarks, but they cost more per gigabyte and don't always include a heatsink. The Kingston Fury Renegade 4TB is the closest rival, offering similar capacity with slightly better speeds, but it's usually pricier. The Fikwot wins when your priority is max storage for minimum cash, not chasing the last frame per second.
| Spec | Fikwot FN960 | Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X | Crucial T710 | Kingston Fury Renegade SFYRDK/2000G | Seagate FireCuda 530R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4TB | 8TB | 4TB | 4TB | 2TB | 4TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 5,000 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 14,500 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s |
| Nand Type | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Endurance | 700 TBW | 4800 TBW | 2400 TBW | 2400 TBW | 2000 TBW | 5050 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fikwot FN960 | 72.4 | 60.6 | 78.5 | 92.8 | 66.9 | 58.4 |
| Samsung 9100 PRO Compare | 99 | 99.7 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 86 | 95.6 |
| Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X Compare | 88 | 94.8 | 93.8 | 92.8 | 81 | 95.6 |
| Crucial T710 Compare | 98.7 | 98.7 | 85.6 | 92.8 | 86 | 79.7 |
| Kingston Fury Renegade SFYRDK/2000G Compare | 92.7 | 93.4 | 93.8 | 78.4 | 94 | 95.6 |
| Seagate FireCuda 530R Compare | 92.2 | 96.2 | 53.3 | 92.8 | 95.6 | 88.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At around $530 USD, you're paying for capacity, not speed. That's a fair trade for a 4TB drive with a heatsink and a 5-year warranty. If you need raw performance, spend more elsewhere. But if you want to stop deleting games to make room, this is a solid buy.
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Overview
The Fikwot FN960 is a 4TB Gen4 drive that gets the job done without making a fuss. It's not chasing benchmark glory, but it delivers solid real-world speed and a huge capacity for the money. The one thing to know? It's a budget-friendly way to stuff 4TB into your PS5 or desktop, and it comes with a heatsink already.
Common Questions
Q: Does this work in a PS5?
Yes, it fits the PS5's M.2 slot and the included heatsink meets Sony's requirements. Install takes about five minutes.
Q: Is DRAM-less a problem?
For gaming and everyday use, no. The dynamic SLC cache picks up the slack. You'd only notice a difference in heavy sustained writes like video editing.
Q: How long will this drive last?
It's rated for 700 TBW and backed by a 5-year warranty. For most people, that's more than a decade of normal use.
Who Should Skip This
If you're editing 8K video or running a database server, this isn't your drive. The DRAM-less design will choke on sustained heavy writes. Go grab a Samsung 990 Pro or WD Black SN850X instead.
Verdict
Buy it if you need 4TB of reliable Gen4 storage and don't want to overthink it. The Fikwot FN960 is a no-drama drive that does exactly what it says. It's not exciting, but it's honest, and that's worth a lot.
