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ADATA XPG Gammix S41 TUF Gaming Alliance Edition PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
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ADATA XPG Gammix S41 TUF Gaming Alliance Edition

Expert rating6.5 / 10

Interface:
PCIe 3.0
Sequential Read:
Up to 3
Heatsink Option:
Included (TUF-Branded)

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Manufacturer: ADATA Last updated: September 12, 2026

ADATA XPG Gammix S41 TUF Gaming Alliance Edition (PCIe 3.0 NVMe/3,500 MB/s Read/3,000 MB/s Write/ASUS TUF Co-Branded Drive) Review

The ADATA XPG Gammix S41 TUF Gaming Alliance Edition came out of ASUS's TUF Gaming Alliance partner program, wrapping a standard ADATA Gen 3 NVMe drive in TUF's grey-and-yellow military-inspired styling.

The performance underneath is a fairly ordinary PCIe 3.0 result at this point, so buy this one for the styling match with a TUF-branded build rather than expecting it to outperform ADATA's plainer Gammix drives.

Performance and Speed

3,500 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write is a standard full-bandwidth PCIe 3.0 result, identical in practice to ADATA's non-TUF Gammix S11 Pro. The TUF branding here is purely cosmetic and doesn't change the underlying controller or NAND.

The TUF Gaming Alliance Program

ASUS runs a partner certification program called TUF Gaming Alliance, under which components from various manufacturers get styled with TUF's grey, black, and yellow design language and are marketed as visually matching TUF-branded motherboards and cases. This drive is ADATA's entry in that program.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the ADATA Gammix S11 Pro, also covered on this site, the underlying performance is essentially identical, with the TUF edition adding styling at a modest price premium. Against the ADATA Legend 710, also covered on this site, that drive posts higher rated speeds for likely similar money if styling isn't a priority.

Who This SSD Is Actually For

Builders doing a TUF-themed build who want matching M.2 heatsink styling. This is the specific use case the TUF Gaming Alliance program targets.

Anyone who already owns TUF-branded components and wants visual consistency.

Not for buyers who don't care about aesthetics and just want the best Gen 3 speed for the money. ADATA's own Legend 710, covered elsewhere on this site, offers higher rated performance without the styling premium.

Specifications

Identity

BrandADATA
Model NumberGammix S41 TUF Gaming Alliance
SeriesXPG Gammix S41 TUF Gaming Alliance Edition

Interface and form

Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe

Sequential performance

Sequential Read3500 MB/s
Sequential Write3000 MB/s

NAND

NAND TypeTLC

Power and thermals

HeatsinkIncluded (TUF-Branded)

Physical and commercial

Warranty5 Years
Capacity Options512GB, 1TB, 2TB

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating6.5 / 10

Standard Gen 3 performance dressed in TUF styling; buy it for the aesthetic match, not the speed.

Best for

  • Builders doing a TUF-themed build who want matching M.2 heatsink styling.
  • Anyone who already owns TUF-branded components and wants visual consistency.
  • Buyers who specifically want a Gen 3 drive with a distinctive, non-generic heatsink design.

Not for

  • Not for buyers who don't care about aesthetics and just want the best Gen 3 speed for the money. ADATA's own Legend 710, covered elsewhere on this site, offers higher rated performance without the styling premium.
  • Not for anyone on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard wanting to use the extra bandwidth.
  • Not for budget shoppers; the TUF styling adds a price premium over ADATA's plainer Gammix drives.

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the ADATA XPG Gammix S41 TUF Gaming Alliance Edition (PCIe 3.0 NVMe/3,500 MB/s Read/3,000 MB/s Write/ASUS TUF Co-Branded Drive)?

The ADATA XPG Gammix S41 TUF Gaming Alliance Edition (PCIe 3.0 NVMe/3,500 MB/s Read/3,000 MB/s Write/ASUS TUF Co-Branded Drive) is a component from ADATA. Key specs: Interface PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe, Sequential Read 3500, Sequential Write 3000, NAND Type TLC, Capacity Options 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.

Who is the ADATA XPG Gammix S41 TUF Gaming Alliance Edition (PCIe 3.0 NVMe/3,500 MB/s Read/3,000 MB/s Write/ASUS TUF Co-Branded Drive) best suited to?

It suits builders doing a tuf-themed build who want matching m.2 heatsink styling., anyone who already owns tuf-branded components and wants visual consistency., buyers who specifically want a gen 3 drive with a distinctive, non-generic heatsink design..

What are the drawbacks of the ADATA XPG Gammix S41 TUF Gaming Alliance Edition (PCIe 3.0 NVMe/3,500 MB/s Read/3,000 MB/s Write/ASUS TUF Co-Branded Drive)?

It is a poor fit for not for buyers who don't care about aesthetics and just want the best gen 3 speed for the money. adata's own legend 710, covered elsewhere on this site, offers higher rated performance without the styling premium., not for anyone on a pcie 4.0 motherboard wanting to use the extra bandwidth., not for budget shoppers; the tuf styling adds a price premium over adata's plainer gammix drives..

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