Addlink's AddGame A93 SSDs Bring Rip-Roaring Speeds At Budget Prices, PS5 Compatible Too
The A93 is built using 3D TLC NAND flash and comes with SLC caching technology and a host memory buffer (HMB) to increase performance. Host memory buffering takes advantage of system RAM to cache data, offsetting the lack of a dedicated DRAM cache.
The drive comes with a built-in heat spreader to increase cooling capacity in small form-factor systems like the PlayStation 5. The heatsink is 8.75mm thick featuring a crosscutting grid-like design and paired with a silica gel pad that transfers heat from the SSD to the heatsink. According to Addlink, the heatsink reduces SSD thermals by over 20% during intensive use, keeping performance high and improving the drive’s longevity.
The A93’s full specifications include sequential read and write speeds of 7400MB/s and 6500MB/s respectively on the 4TB and 2TB models. The 1TB model is rated at 7200MB/s in sequential read speeds and 6100MB/s in sequential write speeds. The drive comes in an M.2 2280 form factor, operating on the NVMe 1.4 protocol featuring a PCIe Gen 4x4 connection. The operating temperature is rated between 0C and 70C. A 5-year limited warranty is also included when you purchase any variant of the A93. Some of the drive’s other features include advanced wear leveling, bad block management, and over-provisioning to improve the drive’s health which are all common in other SSDs.
Pricing starts at $62 for the 1TB model and goes up to $228 for the 4TB variant. Based on Amazon’s pricing at the time of writing, the A93 1TB comes in at $61.99, 2TB for $97.99, and 4TB for $227.99. At these prices, the A93 is very competitive, undercutting some of the best PCIe Gen 4 M.2 drives while offering competitive sequential read and write speed specifications.
