Verbatim Pocket 1TB Portable USB 3.2 Gen 2
Verbatim
34 Overall Score
vs
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Verbatim Pocket 1TB Portable USB 3.2 Gen 2
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MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
Users are very satisfied with the MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO SSD, praising its speed, storage capacity, and value for money. One reviewer found it faster than the WD SN850X in a direct comparison, though it ran slightly warmer. While long-term durability hasn't been tested yet, all current experiences are positive.
Pros
- Fast sequential read speeds
- Large storage capacity
- Good value for money
- Faster than WD SN850X
- Error-free operation
Cons
- Runs slightly warmer than competitors
- Long-term durability unverified
Performance 4
Value for money 2
Storage capacity 2
Temperature 1
Durability 2
Comparison to competitors 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Verbatim Pocket | MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | External | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | — | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✓ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | — | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✓★ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | — | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Verbatim Pocket 1TB Portable USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Below average random (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average feature (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average endurance (15th percentile)15th %ile
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong endurance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verbatim Pocket 1TB Portable USB 3.2 Gen 2
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 13 specs.