MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI
88 Overall Score
vs
Lexar NS100 512GB SATA III 2.5"
Lexar
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Lexar NS100 512GB SATA III 2.5"
72 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
Most users are very satisfied with this 128GB SSD, praising its value for money, speed, and suitability as an upgrade for older systems. One reviewer had a defective unit that failed diagnostics, but others found it a hidden gem. Overall, it's recommended for budget-conscious upgrades.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast performance
- Easy upgrade for old systems
- Recommended by users
Cons
- Defective unit risk
- Diagnostic failures
- Requires GPT conversion
Value for money 3
Performance 2
Reliability 2
Ease of installation 2
Compatibility 1
Recommendation 2
Scores
Budget
Laptop
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Gaming
Console
Portable
Specifications
| MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | Lexar NS100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Lexar NS100 512GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong endurance (74th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average speed (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average random (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 13 specs.