ADATA Legend 850

The ADATA Legend 850, a budget-priced PCI Express 4.0 SSD, won't win any speed awards, but its performance is fine for everyday use, it has exceptional durability ratings, and it boasts AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • [Evolve Your Creativity] 1TB LEGEND 850 SSD supports M.2 2280 form factor with the latest PCIe Gen 4.0 interface (backward compatible with PCIe 3.0) and NVMe protocol.
  • [Massive Capacity] ADATA LEGEND 850 SSD provides up to 2TB capacity with 3D-stacked flash memory, satisfying all daily needs with various protection and correction technologies, compatible with PS5.
  • [High Performance] ADATA LEGEND 850 LITE SSD delivers sequential read and write speeds up to  5,000 and 4,200MB/s with 3D NAND technology
  • [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.
  • [Warranty] Backed by a 3 year limited manufacturer warranty

PROS

+ High durability (TBW) ratings
+ Supports AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption
+ Exceeded its rated sequential speeds in testing
+ Strong 4K write performance
+ Inexpensive

CONS

- Ho-hum PCMark, 3DMark test results

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on April 28, 2023
The ADATA Legend 850, a budget-priced PCI Express 4.0 SSD, won't win any speed awards, but its performance is fine for everyday use, it has exceptional durability ratings, and it boasts AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption.
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