The AGI AI818 1TB is a PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 format from AGI, a Taiwanese storage and memory brand. It reads at up to 4,700 MB/s and writes at up to 2,800 MB/s, supports NVMe 1.4 and host memory buffer (HMB), and is rated for 600 TBW of endurance and 1.6 million hours MTBF. A graphene heat-spreader label on top helps move heat away from the chips.
AGI AI818 1TB: Table of Contents
Gen4 speed for an upgrade on a budget
At 4,700 MB/s the AGI AI818 1TB is well above the roughly 3,500 MB/s limit of PCIe Gen3 drives and about eight times the 550 MB/s of a SATA SSD. That speeds up Windows boot, app launches and game loading on any PC or laptop with an M.2 NVMe slot. It is a sensible choice for a first NVMe drive, or for adding a second game drive to a gaming PC.
DRAM-less design with HMB
The drive has no DRAM cache of its own; instead it uses host memory buffer (HMB), which borrows a small amount of system RAM to store its mapping table. This keeps cost and power down, and for everyday use such as gaming, office work and web browsing the difference from a DRAM drive is small.
Standard M.2 2280 size
The AGI AI818 1TB measures 80 x 22 x 5.3 mm and weighs 7.5 g, the standard M.2 2280 size used in desktops and laptops with an M.2 NVMe slot. It runs at full speed in a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot and also works in PCIe 3.0 slots at Gen3 speed. AGI rates the operating temperature from 0 to 70°C.
Who This Is Not For
At 4,700 MB/s the AGI AI818 1TB is below Sony’s 5,500 MB/s recommendation for the PS5, so it is not the right drive for a console upgrade. Its 2,800 MB/s write speed is modest for Gen4, so creators who copy large video files every day will be happier with a faster drive such as the WD_BLACK SN7100. Without DRAM, heavy sustained writes slow down once the cache fills. And older PCs with only SATA ports cannot use it.
Below are the full technical details and box contents for AGI AI818 1TB, taken from the official AGI specification.
AGI AI818 1TB: Technical Details
- Model: AGI AI818 (AGI1T0G43AI818)
- Capacity: 1TB
- Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.4
- Form factor: M.2 2280
- NAND: 3D NAND
- Cache: Host memory buffer (DRAM-less)
- Sequential read: Up to 4,700 MB/s
- Sequential write: Up to 2,800 MB/s
- Endurance: 600 TBW
- MTBF: 1.6 million hours
- Dimensions: 80 x 22 x 5.3 mm
- Weight: 7.5 g
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C
- Cooling: Graphene heat-spreader label
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
FAQ – AGI AI818 1TB
Is AGI AI818 1TB an original sealed product?
Yes. Every AGI AI818 1TB we ship is original AGI stock, new and sealed in its retail box, never a refurbished or opened unit.
Does the AGI AI818 1TB work in a PS5?
No, not as recommended. Its 4,700 MB/s read speed is below the 5,500 MB/s that Sony recommends for the PS5 M.2 slot.
Will it work in a PCIe Gen3 slot?
Yes. It is backward compatible and runs at Gen3 speed in older slots.
Does it have DRAM?
No. It uses host memory buffer (HMB) instead.
What is its endurance?
600 TBW, according to AGI, with a 1.6 million hour MTBF rating.
How long does delivery take in the UAE?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300. Cash on delivery, Tabby and Tamara are available at checkout, where the current delivery fee for your order is shown.
Order AGI AI818 1TB from Totot
Looking for AGI AI818 1TB at the best price in the UAE? AGI AI818 1TB is delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery and Tabby or Tamara instalments, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Faulty or mismatched items can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Gaming collection and SSD, or see the official AGI AI818 page for full manufacturer detail.
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