ADATA
ADATA Legend 960 MAX 1TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7400/6800 MB/s · 1TB
86
/ 100
From $90
VS
Crucial T700 1TB wins by 6
Crucial
Crucial T700 1TB
PCIe 5.0 · 12400/11800 MB/s · 1TB
92
/ 100
From $180
Specdex verdict
Crucial T700 1TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ADATA Legend 960 MAX 1TB lands at 86 and Crucial T700 1TB at 92. That puts Crucial T700 1TB ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ADATA Legend 960 MAX 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Crucial T700 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
ADATA Legend 960 MAX 1TB 86
vs 92 Crucial T700 1TB
Score breakdown
ADATA Legend 960 MAX 1TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Crucial T700 1TB
92 read 98
write 96
endurance 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ADATA Legend 960 MAX 1TB | Crucial T700 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | 1TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 7400/6800 MB/s | 12400/11800 MB/s |
ADATA Legend 960 MAX 1TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
Crucial T700 1TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
FAQ: ADATA Legend 960 MAX 1TB vs Crucial T700 1TB
Which is better, ADATA Legend 960 MAX 1TB or Crucial T700 1TB? +
Crucial T700 1TB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ADATA Legend 960 MAX 1TB worth the price? +
At $90, ADATA Legend 960 MAX 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Crucial T700 1TB worth the price? +
At $180, Crucial T700 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Does ADATA Legend 960 MAX 1TB or Crucial T700 1TB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.