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Rectangular M.2 2280 SSD with integrated heatsink, dark metallic finish, label on top

ADATA

ADATA LEGEND 860 SLEG-860-500GCS 500GB internal SSD

SKU CH-RVAH-HJZGB MPN SLEG-860-500GCS

500 GB PCIe 4.0 M.2 drive with heatsink, reaching 6000 MB/s read and 5000 MB/s write for PS5 and creator workloads

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 500GB

  • Up to 6,000 MB/s sequential read for fast load times
  • Up to 5,000 MB/s sequential write speeds up content creation
  • 160 TBW endurance rating supports heavy daily workloads
  • 2,000,000 hours MTBF indicates long-term reliability
  • Built-in heatsink maintains performance under sustained use

ADATA LEGEND 860 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD

The ADATA LEGEND 860 is an internal solid-state drive built for consumer desktops and laptops. It uses a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe 1.4 protocol to deliver sequential read speeds up to 6000 MBps and write speeds up to 5000 MBps. The 500GB capacity suits operating systems, applications and active project files.

Bundled heatsink and SSD Toolbox software

An integrated heatsink is included to manage thermals during sustained workloads. The free SSD Toolbox utility provides drive health monitoring, firmware updates and secure erase functions. These additions simplify installation and ongoing maintenance without extra purchases.

M.2 2280 form factor with 3D NAND and SLC caching

The M.2 2280 module fits standard motherboard and PlayStation 5 slots. 3D NAND flash and SLC caching support consistent throughput, while Host Memory Buffer technology compensates for the lack of DRAM cache. Rated for 160TB written and 2,000,000 hours MTBF, it operates from 0°C to 70°C.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $78.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 6,000 MB/s
Higher than about 75% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $157.98 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,362 items is $165.50 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameADATA
Product lineLEGEND 860
Model nameSLEG-860-500GCS
Part numberSLEG-860-500GCS
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memoryNo DRAM (HMB)
Write endurance160 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.4
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWith HeatSink
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size132 × 104 × 18 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

How long before the 160TB write rating on this 500GB LEGEND 860 is reached?

At 160TB total writes the drive meets its endurance spec; typical consumer workloads take several years to reach that level.

What limits sustained write speed on the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface?

The SLC cache absorbs bursts up to 5000 MB/s; once filled, write throughput drops to the native 3D NAND speed.

Does the included heatsink keep the drive under 70°C during all-day use?

The heatsink is designed to maintain operating temperatures within the 0°C to 70°C range under continuous load.

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