Fikwot FN960 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers up to 5,000 MB/s reads and 2,400 MB/s writes, with a dynamic SLC cache and an included aluminum heatsink to prevent thermal throttling. It is rated for 350 TBW and backed by a 5-year warranty, plus it fits PS5 consoles, desktops, and laptops with broad OS compatibility. This drive suits budget-conscious gamers or general users who need fast NVMe storage for PS5 expansion or everyday computing without paying a premium.
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The 30-Second Version
The Fikwot FN960 is a budget PCIe 4.0 drive with a standout 350 TBW endurance rating and 5-year warranty. Read speeds are decent at 5,000 MB/s, but the 2,400 MB/s write speed is weak for Gen4. Worth it for PS5 owners on a budget, but the 512GB capacity is limiting.
Pros & Cons
Pro
- Excellent endurance rating for the price, 350 TBW is rare at this level 89th
- 5-year warranty is longer than most budget drives offer 79th
- Included heatsink makes it a drop-in PS5 upgrade 77th
- Strong value score in our database, 77th percentile for affordability 65th
Contro
- Write speed of 2,400 MB/s is weak for a PCIe 4.0 drive
- 512GB capacity is cramped for modern game libraries
- DRAM-less design means sustained writes will slow down
- Social proof is thin, only 26 reviews in our data
Le prove
Performance
Sequential reads hit 5,000 MB/s, which is solid for PCIe 4.0 but nowhere near the 7,000+ MB/s you'll see from top-tier drives like the Samsung 9100 PRO or Crucial T500. The write speed is the real story here. At 2,400 MB/s, it's closer to a good PCIe 3.0 drive than a true Gen4 performer. Random performance sits around the 62nd percentile, so it's fine for everyday tasks and game loading, but don't expect it to keep up with a heavy workstation workload. The DRAM-less design with dynamic SLC cache helps smooth things out, but sustained writes will dip once the cache fills. The included heatsink does its job, keeping thermals in check during long transfers.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 512 |
| 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) | 2400 |
Hardware
| NAND | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | No |
Reliability
| Endurance (TBW) | 350 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
Features
| Heatsink | Yes |
vs Competition
Against the Samsung 9100 PRO and Crucial T500, the FN960 gets smoked on raw speed. Those drives hit 7,000+ MB/s reads and writes, while the Fikwot tops out at 5,000 read and 2,400 write. The Western Digital SN7100 also outpaces it significantly. Where the FN960 holds its own is endurance and warranty. The 350 TBW rating beats many budget competitors and even some mid-range drives. The MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO offers similar endurance but at a higher price. If you care about longevity over speed, the Fikwot makes a case for itself. If you want the fastest load times, look elsewhere.
| Spec | Fikwot FN960 | Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital Black SN850X | Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 | Crucial T500 | SanDisk WD_BLACK WDS800T2XHE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 512GB | 4TB | 4TB | 4TB | 2TB | 8TB |
| 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 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Seq Read | 5,000 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s | 7,200 MB/s |
| Nand Type | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Endurance | 350 TBW | 2400 TBW | 2400 TBW | 4000 TBW | 1200 TBW | 4800 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Prodotto | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Riscontro degli utenti | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fikwot FN960 | 65.1 | 61.4 | 78.8 | 34.2 | 89 | 42.4 | 77.1 |
| Samsung 9100 PRO Compare | 99.1 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 92.5 | 85.9 | 99.5 | 5.3 |
| Western Digital Black SN850X Compare | 88.5 | 95.2 | 89 | 92.5 | 88 | 95 | 10.7 |
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 Compare | 99.4 | 98.7 | 90.5 | 92.5 | 93.4 | 86.8 | 6.5 |
| Crucial T500 Compare | 93.8 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 78.4 | 82.9 | 95 | 19.9 |
| SanDisk WD_BLACK WDS800T2XHE Compare | 87.1 | 96 | 93.6 | 98.1 | 88 | 95 | 3.9 |
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Value & Pricing
At $96 USD, this drive is in a weird spot. It's not the cheapest 512GB Gen4 drive out there, but the endurance rating and warranty add real value. The 77th percentile affordability score in our database reflects that. You're paying a small premium for peace of mind, which is fair. But if you can stretch your budget a bit, a 1TB drive from a more established brand might serve you better in the long run. For PS5 owners specifically, 512GB is the bare minimum Sony allows for expanded storage, and you'll fill it fast.
Approfondisci
Overview
The Fikwot FN960 is a budget-focused PCIe 4.0 drive that punches above its price class in endurance and features, but leaves some speed on the table. It's a 512GB DRAM-less TLC drive with a heatsink, aimed squarely at PS5 owners and anyone who wants a cheap, reliable boot drive without chasing benchmark glory. The headline numbers are 5,000 MB/s read and 2,400 MB/s write, though Fikwot's own marketing copy can't seem to agree on the write speed, listing 4,500 and 4,800 MB/s in different places. We'll go with the spec sheet we were given.
For a drive in this price bracket, the 350 TBW endurance rating and 5-year warranty are genuinely impressive. That endurance lands in the 89th percentile in our database, which is wild for a budget drive. The catch is capacity. 512GB is small in 2025, and that's the main thing holding this drive back from being a no-brainer.
Common Questions
Q: Is the Fikwot FN960 fast enough for PS5 game storage?
Yes, it meets Sony's minimum requirement of 5,500 MB/s sequential read speed, though just barely at 5,000 MB/s. Games will load fine, but you won't see the fastest possible load times compared to higher-end Gen4 drives.
Q: Does the heatsink cause any fitment issues?
The included heatsink is low-profile and designed to fit in the PS5's expansion bay without clearance problems. For desktop use, it should clear most motherboards, but check your M.2 slot clearance if you have a tight build.
Q: Is 512GB enough storage for gaming?
For modern games, 512GB fills up fast. Many AAA titles are 100GB or more, so you'll likely only fit 3-4 large games. It's better suited as a boot drive or for older, smaller games.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you need more than 512GB of storage or if you do heavy video editing or large file transfers. The write speed will frustrate you. Also skip it if you're chasing benchmark numbers, there are faster Gen4 drives for not much more money. And if you're building a portable setup, this drive scores terribly in our portable category, so look for something with better power efficiency.
Verdict
The Fikwot FN960 is for budget builders and PS5 owners who need a reliable drive with a good warranty and don't mind sacrificing some speed. It's not a performance monster, but it's not trying to be. The endurance rating and 5-year warranty are the real selling points here. If you're building a gaming PC on a tight budget or just need a secondary drive for older games, this will do the job. Just know that 512GB fills up fast, and the write speed will remind you this is a budget drive.
