AGI AI828 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

The AGI AI828 hits 7400 MB/s reads and fits the PS5, which sounds great. But endurance is in the 15th percentile and the price is high for a brand with almost no reviews. Unless it's heavily discounted, buy a WD Black SN850X or Crucial T500 instead.

Sequential reads hit 7400 MB/s and writes top out at 6700 MB/s, which puts this drive in the same conversation as heavy hitters like the WD Black SN850X. The heatsink does its job too, keeping things stable during long gaming sessions or big file transfers. But random performance is only middle of the pack at the 62nd percentile, so everyday tasks like booting Windows or loading a game with lots of small files won't feel as snappy as the big sequential numbers suggest. The DRAM-less design doesn't help there either. It's fast when moving big files, less impressive when juggling lots of little ones.

Against the WD Black SN850X, the AI828 matches it on sequential reads but falls behind on random performance and endurance. The Samsung 9100 PRO is in a different league entirely, faster, more durable, and backed by Samsung's reputation. The Crucial T500 and Kingston FURY Renegade G5 both offer similar or better specs at comparable or lower prices, with actual customer reviews to back them up. The Seagate FireCuda 530R also has a stronger endurance story. The AI828's main trick is the included heatsink and PS5 compatibility, but most competitors offer that too.

Here's where it gets awkward. The AI828 costs $450 USD or $633 CAD, which is not cheap. For that money, you're within spitting distance of a Samsung 9100 PRO or a WD Black SN850X, both of which have better endurance, better random performance, and years of proven reliability. The affordability score sits at the 20th percentile, meaning this drive is priced like a premium product but doesn't deliver premium endurance or brand confidence. Unless you find it on a deep sale, the value proposition is rough.

The AGI AI828 is a 2TB PCIe 4.0 drive that hits the spec sheet sweet spot, 7400 MB/s reads and a heatsink that actually fits in a PS5. On paper, it's a budget-friendly way to get near top-tier Gen4 speeds without paying Samsung or WD prices. But the data tells a more complicated story.

Our database puts its speed in the 85th percentile, which is genuinely impressive. The problem is everything else. Endurance lands in the 15th percentile, affordability in the 20th, and social proof is nearly nonexistent. You're getting a fast drive from a brand most people haven't heard of, and that's a trade-off you need to be comfortable with.

Skip this if you care about long-term reliability or write a lot of data. The endurance rating is near the bottom of our database, and the DRAM-less design means everyday random performance is just average. If you're buying at full price, you're paying premium money for a drive with no track record. Get a WD Black SN850X or Crucial T500 instead, you'll get better endurance, better random performance, and actual customer reviews to back it up.

The AGI AI828 is a fast drive with a decent heatsink and a 5-year warranty, but it's priced like a flagship while delivering mid-tier endurance and almost no social proof. If you're building a PS5 storage upgrade and find this on sale for significantly less than the big names, it'll do the job. But at full price, you're better off spending the same money on a drive from a brand with a track record.