Western Digital Blue SA510 500GB SATA III 2.5"
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Western Digital Blue SA510 500GB SATA III 2.5"
The WD Blue SA510 SSD has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with multiple verified buyers reporting drive failures within weeks to months of purchase. Users highlight a frustrating warranty process with Western Digital, subpar write speeds, and even a case where the drive bricked the computer. While a few Q&A responses note compatibility and potential as an upgrade, the overall sentiment is strongly negative due to reliability concerns.
Pros
- SATA compatibility
- Good upgrade from HDD
- Low power consumption
Cons
- Drive fails quickly
- Frustrating warranty process
- Subpar write speeds
- Can brick computer
- Poor quality control
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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
Scores
Specifications
| Western Digital Blue SA510 | MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital Blue SA510 500GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong endurance (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average capacity (27th percentile)
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
Western Digital Blue SA510 500GB SATA III 2.5" offers 1.4x better value for money
Western Digital Blue SA510 500GB SATA III 2.5"
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
