Q1: Why does my 2TB A93 show less capacity than advertised?

A 2TB SSD contains 2,000,000,000,000 bytes, equivalent to approximately 1.82 TiB or 1,863 GiB. Some operating systems display binary values using TB or GB labels. This unit difference does not mean storage is missing. Formatting and system partitions can further reduce available space.

Q2: What are the maximum speeds of the A93, and why might actual speeds be lower?

The A93 offers sequential speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s read and 6,500 MB/s write. A compatible PCIe Gen4 x4 connection is required to approach these speeds. Performance varies by capacity, system configuration, firmware, workload, temperature, and available SLC cache. Compatible PCIe Gen3 systems can also use the drive, but at lower interface speeds.

Q3: Is the A93 compatible with PS5, and does its heatsink fit?

The A93 is designed for PS5 M.2 storage expansion and includes a pre-installed aluminum heatsink. The complete SSD measures 8.75mm in height, including the heatsink. Its maximum sequential read speed of 7,400 MB/s exceeds Sony’s recommended 5,500 MB/s. Update your PS5 system software and follow Sony’s installation instructions before use.

Q4: Can I install the A93 in a laptop or a compact PC?

Check that your device supports M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs and provides enough clearance for the complete 8.75mm-high drive, including its pre-installed heatsink. Some thin laptops cannot accommodate this height. SATA-only M.2 slots are not compatible. Check your device manufacturer’s specifications before purchasing.

Q5: Does the A93 get hot or throttle during heavy workloads?

The A93 can become warm during gaming or sustained transfers. Its aluminum heatsink and thermal pad help dissipate heat, but temperature and performance depend on workload, ambient temperature, and airflow. Thermal throttling may occur during prolonged heavy workloads; the heatsink does not guarantee throttle-free operation.

Why does my 2TB A93 show less capacity than advertised?

A 2TB SSD contains 2,000,000,000,000 bytes, equivalent to approximately 1.82 TiB or 1,863 GiB. Some operating systems display binary values using TB or GB labels. This unit difference does not mean storage is missing. Formatting and system partitions can further reduce available space.

What are the maximum speeds of the A93, and why might actual speeds be lower?

The A93 offers sequential speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s read and 6,500 MB/s write. A compatible PCIe Gen4 x4 connection is required to approach these speeds. Performance varies by capacity, system configuration, firmware, workload, temperature, and available SLC cache. Compatible PCIe Gen3 systems can also use the drive, but at lower interface speeds.

Is the A93 compatible with PS5, and does its heatsink fit?

The A93 is designed for PS5 M.2 storage expansion and includes a pre-installed aluminum heatsink. The complete SSD measures 8.75mm in height, including the heatsink. Its maximum sequential read speed of 7,400 MB/s exceeds Sony’s recommended 5,500 MB/s. Update your PS5 system software and follow Sony’s installation instructions before use.

Can I install the A93 in a laptop or a compact PC?

Check that your device supports M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs and provides enough clearance for the complete 8.75mm-high drive, including its pre-installed heatsink. Some thin laptops cannot accommodate this height. SATA-only M.2 slots are not compatible. Check your device manufacturer’s specifications before purchasing.

Does the A93 get hot or throttle during heavy workloads?

The A93 can become warm during gaming or sustained transfers. Its aluminum heatsink and thermal pad help dissipate heat, but temperature and performance depend on workload, ambient temperature, and airflow. Thermal throttling may occur during prolonged heavy workloads; the heatsink does not guarantee throttle-free operation.

A93 GEN4X4 NVMe

The addlink A93 is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD for PS5 storage expansion and compatible PC upgrades. It delivers sequential speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s read and 6,500 MB/s write, with capacities of 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB. A pre-installed aluminum heatsink and thermal pad help dissipate heat, with a total SSD height of 8.75mm including the heatsink. Actual performance varies by capacity, system configuration, and workload.

PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe Architecture

Up to 7,400 MB/s read & 6,500 MB/s write.

up to 14x faster

than SATA SSD

A93 SSD

Gen3 SSD

SATA

Sequential read comparison: A93 at up to 7,400 MB/s versus a SATA SSD rated at 530 MB/s. Actual performance may vary. Make sure that your computer has a M.2 slot. According to our inside test by CrystalDiskMark software, read/write speed depend on the device, interface, usage and other factors so that actual performance may be lower.
Limited warranty based on 5 years or “Percentage Used” which can be found using CrystalDiskInfo. Please check Warranty Policy for more information.

Pre-installed Heatsink for Heat Dissipation

The crosscut aluminum heatsink and thermal pad help transfer and dissipate heat during gaming and sustained workloads. The complete SSD, including the heatsink, measures 8.75mm in height.

SSD + Heatsink

8.75mm

Thermal Silica Pad

Improved Heat Dissipation

Over 20%

Gen4 Controller +

High-quality 3D NAND

Performance & Thermal Notes

Over 20% Improved Heat Dissipation: As described in CdrInfo’s A93 review; results vary by operating conditions.
Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 is required to approach the advertised maximum speeds. Compatible Gen3 systems operate at lower interface speeds.
Workload: Results vary with test settings, available SLC cache, free space, and background activity.
Cooling: Operating temperature depends on workload, ambient temperature, and airflow. Thermal throttling may occur under sustained heavy workloads.
Speed ratings: All advertised speeds are maximum values and are not guaranteed across all capacities or operating conditions.

100% Compatible PS5

Total SSD height, including the pre-installed heatsink: 8.75 mm.
Fully compatible with the PS5’s Gen4 SSD slot
Up to 7,400 MB/s sequential read, exceeding Sony’s recommended 5,500 MB/s.
Best Value for PS5 Storage Expansion

Cooling & Reliability Features

The aluminum heatsink and thermal pad help manage heat during sustained use. LDPC error correction, wear leveling, bad block management, and over-provisioning support reliable operation. Keep regular backups of important files.

Responsive Everyday Performance

SLC caching supports responsive data transfers; sustained write performance varies with available cache and workload.
Host Memory Buffer (HMB) supports responsive operation on compatible host systems.

Multi-Device Versatility

PC gamers expanding storage for their game libraries.
PS5 users adding internal M.2 SSD storage.
Content creators working with large photo and video files.
Desktop and laptop users with M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe support and sufficient clearance for the pre-installed heatsink.

PS5 Storage Expansion

Gen4 Desktop

System Drive

Creators

Media Recommendations

"Addlink A93 SSD Review: 4TB of Performance for Your PS5

Addlink adds a nice heatsink to a fast budget SSD. The A93 is a solid all-around drive, and is affordable to boot. The heatsink makes it a good value. It’s a great choice for a desktop or a PS5."

" It is the most energy-efficient drive in the whole test group—more than twice. This high energy-efficiency, plus the big heatsink, makes it easy for the A93 to stay cool. In our thermal stress test we still saw a little bit of thermal throttling, after over 500 GB written without pause. "

" The Addlink A93/S93 is a solid-performing PCIe 4.0, DRAM-less NVMe SSD that can save you a few bucks. But the A93 with its heatsink faces heavy competition from many similarly priced and often faster SSDs."

" The A93 series does promise to have good reading/writing performance levels up to 7.5GB/sec reading and 6.5GB/sec writing, which is more or less what the PS5 gaming console asks for a NVME drive to be able to get used in order to store games."

Why Choose the addlink A93?

The addlink A93 combines PCIe Gen4 performance with a pre-installed aluminum heatsink for PS5 storage expansion and compatible PC upgrades. Its M.2 2280 design offers up to 4TB of storage, while HMB and SLC caching support responsive operation on compatible systems.

Key Features

PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface in an M.2 2280 form factor.
Sequential speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s read and 6,500 MB/s write.
Pre-installed aluminum heatsink and thermal pad.
Total SSD height of 8.75mm, including the heatsink.
DRAM-less design with HMB and SLC caching.
3D NAND with LDPC error correction and flash management features.
Limited warranty of up to five years, subject to addlink’s Warranty Policy.

Capacity Options

1TB / 2TB / 4TB

Ideal For

PS5 internal storage expansion.
Compatible desktop gaming PCs.
Photo, video, and everyday file storage.
Compatible laptops with sufficient clearance for the heatsink.

* Requires M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe support and sufficient installation clearance for the complete 8.75mm-high SSD, including its heatsink. SATA-only M.2 slots are not compatible. Advertised speeds are based on addlink’s internal CrystalDiskMark tests. Actual performance varies by capacity, interface, system configuration, firmware, workload, temperature, and test conditions.

** The limited warranty is up to five years, subject to applicable endurance limits and addlink’s Warranty Policy. Please refer to the policy for full terms and conditions.

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