Relative Value65balanced preset
ADATA Legend 960 1TB vs Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB — value comparison
See current offers for ADATA Legend 960 1TB
Relative Value65balanced preset
ADATA Legend 960 1TB and Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB are practically even under balanced weights at the current dataset offers: 65 vs 65. Change the preset or your priorities before deciding.
Price data · Canada · CAD · New · A 2026-09-13 · B 2026-09-13Coverage · 3 tracked new-offer records across both modelsBenchmark confidence · no estimate flags on these two recordsAffiliate links · We may earn a commission from these links. Scores are calculated separately using our methodology.
02 · Decision matrix
One decision, three separate questions
Capability ignores price. Relative Value adds the current dataset offers and your priorities. Keeping them separate prevents a cheap product from being mistaken for the faster product.
The decision, split by questioncapability · value · price are separate answers
Capability by task
| Scenario | ADATA Legend 960 1TB | Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| System Drive | S#53 | S#51 |
| Game & File Storage | B#152 | B#138 |
| Heavy Creative Work | S#78 | S#71 |
They grade identically in all 3 graded scenarios — the tier table won't decide this one, so compare price and Value below. These are the same S–F grades as the tier list — capability only, price excluded. The value rows below add prices from the 2026-09-13 offer frame. How tiers are assigned →
Relative Value by priority
Balancedpractically even (≤3 pts)
65
65
System Drivepractically even (≤3 pts)
34
35
Game & File Storagepractically even (≤3 pts)
57
56
Heavy Creative Workpractically even (≤3 pts)
20
21
Strict Budgetpractically even (≤3 pts)
76
74
Both products are normalized within the same in-stock market frame per preset. A check marks the higher Relative Value; a difference of 3 points or less is shown as practically even.
03 · Price crossover
The price changes the answer
Current offers, crossover points and Strong Value thresholds answer different questions. Thresholds are calculations, not price forecasts.
A · ADATA Legend 960 1TB
- Current dataset offer · NewCanada · CAD · snapshot 2026-09-13
- CAD 270
- Beats Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB atbalanced weights; rival offer held fixed
- CAD 274
- Strong Value at80+ Relative Value threshold
- CAD 201
B · Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB
- Current dataset offer · NewCanada · CAD · snapshot 2026-09-13
- CAD 280
- Beats ADATA Legend 960 1TB atbalanced weights; rival offer held fixed
- CAD 276
- Strong Value at80+ Relative Value threshold
- CAD 206
04 · Where to buy
Current offers for both products
Dated New-condition price snapshots for only the two products in this comparison. Confirm the final price and availability at the store.
A · ADATA Legend 960 1TB
New · Canada · CADB · Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB
New · Canada · CAD05 · Capability
Capability indexes, side by side
Price is intentionally excluded here so the more capable product and the better-value product cannot be confused.
Drive capability
7400
7400
7400
Sequential read (MB/s)
7400
7400
7400
Sequential write (MB/s)
6000
6400
6400
A · ADATA Legend 960 1TBB · Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TBEach row keeps the unit or category index named in its label; bar length compares A and B within that row.The Value leader depends on how you weight things: ADATA Legend 960 1TB leads under 0 presets, Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB under 0, 5 practically even.
06 · Platform & ownership
Fit, compatibility and ownership context
Only verified structured compatibility and ownership fields are shown. Check the exact system, board manual and vendor QVL before purchase; missing fields are never guessed.
A · ADATA Legend 960 1TB
- InterfaceM.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
- Form factorM.2-2280
- Capacity1,000 GB
- DRAM cache1GB DDR4
- Heatsink includedNo
- Write endurance600 TBW
- Warranty (typical new)60 mo
B · Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB
- InterfaceM.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
- Form factorM.2-2280
- Capacity1,000 GB
- Heatsink includedNo
- Write endurance600 TBW
- Warranty (typical new)60 mo
07 · Specifications
Key specifications
Directional checkmarks appear only on numeric fields where more or less has a clear meaning. They are not an overall verdict.
| Specification | ADATA Legend 960 1TB | Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 | M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Form factor | M.2-2280 | M.2-2280 |
| Capacity | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| Sequential read | 7,400 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6,000 MB/s | 6,400 MB/s✓ |
| Write endurance | 600 TBW | 600 TBW |
| DRAM cache | 1GB DDR4 | not tracked |
| NAND type | Micron 176-layer TLC | not tracked |
| Controller | Silicon Motion SM2264 | not tracked |
| Heatsink included | No | No |
| Current dataset offer · New | CAD 270snapshot 2026-09-13✓ | CAD 280snapshot 2026-09-13 |
| Warranty (typical new) | 60 mo | 60 mo |
“Not tracked” means the source data does not contain a verified value; no default or guessed specification is substituted.
08 · Customize
Try other models and your own priorities
Presets are starting points. Swap either side, then open Advanced weights only if you want to tune the formula directly.
09 · Alternative
A third option worth checking
The same scenario and market frame checks whether another currently priced model offers a cleaner trade-off.
Worth considering instead
Crucial P310 500GB — same S-tier capability for System Drive, about CAD 74 cheaper · Value 26.
Neither of the two above is the only answer — this one clears the same bar for less. ⇄ Compare all three
10 · Decision guide
Choose based on the trade-off you actually want
These are evidence-linked conditions, not universal buying verdicts. Feature ecosystems, software support and platform preferences remain your call.
Choose A · ADATA Legend 960 1TB if…
- You can find it at or below its Strong Value threshold of CAD 201 under balanced weights.
Choose B · Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB if…
- You can find it at or below its Strong Value threshold of CAD 206 under balanced weights.
11 · Methodology & FAQ
Read the methodology →How to read this comparison
The formula is a linear weighted sum inside the current comparison frame. Capability, price and user priorities stay visible as separate inputs so the result can be challenged and changed.
- Which is better value right now: ADATA Legend 960 1TB or Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB?
- Under the balanced preset and the 2026-09-13 offer frame, they are practically even in Relative Value (65 vs 65). Change the preset or weights to reflect your own priorities; capability is a separate question, answered by the tier table.
- Which one is more capable, ignoring price?
- They grade identically in all 3 graded scenarios — the tier table won't decide this one, so compare price and Value below.
- Where can I compare current offers for both?
- Dated offer snapshots for both models are listed on their product pages (linked above); the interactive calculator recalculates both with your own weights and budget.
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Offer frame: 2026-09-13 · dataset generated 2026-09-14 · formula ssd-value-v1.5-benefit-cost-product · Value Score is an estimate based on our current dataset, selected weights, market prices and methodology — not an official product rating or a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology · Report a data error