OWC Aura Pro 250GB Proprietary M.2
OWC
42 Overall Score
vs
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OWC Aura Pro 250GB Proprietary M.2
No customer feedback yet
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly satisfied with this SSD, praising its exceptional speed that makes Windows and games load almost instantly. Many note it's overkill for current games but worth the price for future-proofing. A few mention it's easy to install and offers good value compared to similar Gen5 drives. One reviewer notes they aren't yet using its full potential due to their current CPU, but plan to upgrade soon.
Pros
- Exceptional speed
- Fast Windows and game loading
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Reliable brand
Cons
- Overkill for current games
- Requires compatible motherboard
- Potential not fully utilized with older CPUs
Speed 5
Value for money 3
Ease of installation 2
Brand reliability 2
Future proofing 2
Compatibility 2
Scores
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Specifications
| OWC Aura Pro | MSI SPATIUM M560 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | Proprietary | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
OWC Aura Pro 250GB Proprietary M.2
- Strong affordability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Below average capacity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average speed (23rd percentile)
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI SPATIUM M560
Scores 70 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 13 specs.