MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Kioxia XG6 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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
Kioxia XG6 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users generally find this Kioxia 256GB NVMe SSD to be a great value, especially for the price, with fast performance and reliability. Many received drives that appeared used or had OEM software, but most were satisfied given the low cost. A few had concerns about the drive's condition or cloning issues, but overall it exceeded expectations for budget-conscious buyers.
Pros
- Great value for price
- Fast performance
- Reliable brand (Kioxia/Toshiba)
- Works as boot drive
- Good for budget builds
Cons
- May arrive used or with OEM software
- Cloning issues reported
- Not in original packaging
Scores
Specifications
| MSI SPATIUM M560 | Kioxia XG6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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)
Kioxia XG6 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong random (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average endurance (31st percentile)
- Below average feature (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 14 specs.