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addlink G55 2TB PCIe 5.0 Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD- Up to 10

A entry-level pick in the ssds line-up, with 2000 GB up front.

42/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
2000 GB10000 MB/sPCIe 5.09500 MB/s1200 TBWM.2
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Why we rate it

  • DRAM cache
  • Host memory buffer
  • Above-average sequential read
  • Above-average sequential write
  • Below-average endurance
Score profile

Where the addlink G55 2TB PCIe 5.0 Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD- Up to 10 wins and loses

Scored against the ssds class
CapacitySequentialControllerEndurance37387749
Capacity and interface
37
Sequential performance
38
Controller and NAND
77
Endurance and reliability
49
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Capacity and interface

Capacity2000 GB
Form factorM.2
InterfacePCIe 5.0
PCIe generationPCIe 5.0
PCIe lanes4

Sequential performance

Sequential read10000 MB/s
Sequential write9500 MB/s

Controller and NAND

ControllerTSMC 7nm
NAND typeTLC
DRAM cacheYes
Host memory bufferYes

Endurance and reliability

Endurance1200 TBW
Warranty5 years

More specs

Interface PCIEPCIe 5.0 x4
Head to head

addlink G55 2TB PCIe 5.0 Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD- Up to 10 vs Crucial Crucial T710 1TB

Highlighted cell = better in that row
CapacitySequentialControllerEndurance
addlink G55 2TB PCIe 5.0 Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD- Up to 10Crucial T710 1TB
 addlinkaddlink G55 2TB PCIe 5.0 Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD- Up to 10This pageCrucialCrucial T710 1TB
Overall score42 /10042 /100
Capacity2000 GBBetter1000 GB
Seq read10000 MB/s14100 MB/sBetter
Seq write9500 MB/s12100 MB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 5.0NVMe
Form factorM.2M.2
TBW1200 TBWBetter600 TBW
Who it's for

Is the addlink G55 2TB PCIe 5.0 Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD- Up to 10 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.

Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the addlink G55 2TB PCIe 5.0 Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD- Up to 10 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 42/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.

What stands out on the addlink G55 2TB PCIe 5.0 Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD- Up to 10?

Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB?

The WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB scores 43/100 versus this one at 42/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.