MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

MSI
69 Overall Score
vs
ByteFest 64GB SSD SATA III M.2 2242

ByteFest 64GB SSD SATA III M.2 2242

ByteFest
37 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

ByteFest 64GB SSD SATA III M.2 2242

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Scores

Workstation
MSI
68
ByteFest
39
Laptop
MSI
67
ByteFest
27
Gaming
MSI
64
ByteFest
21
Console
MSI
61
ByteFest
9
Budget
MSI
58
ByteFest
23
Portable
MSI
17
ByteFest
7

Specifications

MSI SPATIUM M560ByteFest 64GB SSD
Drive
Capacity
1,000
64
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2242
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4SATA III
ProtocolNVMeSATA
PCIe Generation5★—
External✗✗
Performance
Sequential Read (MB/s)
10,300
550
Sequential Write (MB/s)
8,700
500
Hardware
NAND—TLC★
Reliability
Endurance (TBW)
1,200
900
Warranty (years)5★—
Features
Hardware Encryption✓★—

Pros & Cons

MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

  • Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)

ByteFest 64GB SSD SATA III M.2 2242

  • Strong endurance (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Below average capacity (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average random (22nd percentile)
  • Below average speed (28th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI SPATIUM M560

Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 12 specs.

MSI SPATIUM M560 Better at:

BudgetGamingLaptopConsolePortableWorkstation