MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The PHISON E27T controller and TLC NAND with DRAM cache deliver 6000 MB/s reads and 5000 MB/s writes, plus 950K random IOPS for heavy workloads. The 640 TBW endurance and 5-year warranty make it a durable choice, while hardware encryption adds security for sensitive data. Best for workstation users who need sustained high-speed transfers and reliable long-term storage.
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Overzicht
The 30-Second Version
The M470 PRO is a portable workhorse with top-tier endurance and random speed. Just don't pay more than USD 180 for it.
Pros & Cons
Pluspunten
- Excellent random IOPS for a Gen4 drive 94th
- DRAM cache keeps sustained writes steady 93rd
- 640 TBW endurance is top-tier for 1TB 90th
- Hardware encryption included 78th
Minpunten
- Sequential speeds trail the fastest Gen4 drives
- Console support is a weak spot
- Only 1TB capacity in this config
- Social proof is thin, just a couple reviews
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Performance
The 6000 MB/s read and 5000 MB/s write speeds are solid, landing around the 75th percentile for speed. What surprised us is the random performance. 950K read and 950K write IOPS put it at the 91st percentile for random access, which means it handles small file chaos way better than most drives in this class. The endurance story is strong too, 640 TBW at the 90th percentile means you can hammer this thing for years without sweating it.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 1000 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 6000 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 5000 |
| Random Read (IOPS) | 950000 |
| Random Write (IOPS) | 950000 |
Hardware
| NAND | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | Yes |
| Controller | PHISON E27T |
Reliability
| Endurance (TBW) | 640 |
| MTBF (hours) | 1700000 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
Features
| Heatsink | No |
| Hardware Encryption | Yes |
vs Competition
Against the Samsung 9100 PRO, the M470 PRO gives up some sequential speed but holds its own on random access and endurance. The Micron T710 and Crucial T710 are basically the same drive family, and they trade blows on specs, so pick whichever is cheaper on any given day. The Lexar NM1090 PRO and WD Black SN7100 are also in the mix, but neither brings a clear advantage over the MSI for portable use. If you're building a workstation that hammers large files all day, the Samsung is the safer bet. For an external enclosure or a laptop, the MSI is the smarter pick.
| Spec | MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO | Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital Black SN850X | Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 | Crucial T500 | Seagate FireCuda 530R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB | 4TB | 4TB | 4TB | 2TB | 4TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 6,000 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s |
| Nand Type | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Endurance | 640 TBW | 2400 TBW | 2400 TBW | 4000 TBW | 1200 TBW | 5050 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Gebruikersoordeel | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO | 77.6 | 93.3 | 93.9 | 55.3 | 90.2 | 3.4 | 41 |
| Samsung 9100 PRO Compare | 99.2 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 92.6 | 86.1 | 99.6 | 5.1 |
| Western Digital Black SN850X Compare | 88.9 | 95.7 | 89.4 | 92.6 | 88.2 | 95.3 | 10.5 |
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 Compare | 99.4 | 98.9 | 90.8 | 92.6 | 93.6 | 87 | 6.3 |
| Crucial T500 Compare | 94 | 96.9 | 99 | 78.5 | 83.1 | 95.3 | 19.6 |
| Seagate FireCuda 530R Compare | 92.9 | 96.8 | 53.7 | 92.6 | 95.7 | 77.3 | 6.6 |
Prijs
Value & Pricing
Pricing is all over the place. US listings run from USD 180 to USD 220, and that USD 40 spread is annoying. If you're in the US, hunt for the listing at USD 180, that's the one worth grabbing. At that price you're getting DRAM cache, strong endurance, and portable-friendly performance without paying Samsung tax. At USD 220 it's a harder sell.
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Overview
The MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO is a Gen4 drive that punches above its weight in portable use. Our database puts it at the 93rd percentile for portability, which is the absolute best right now for throwing in an enclosure and hauling your games or footage around. It's not the fastest Gen4 drive on paper, but the combo of DRAM cache, TLC NAND, and a Phison E27T controller makes it feel snappy in real-world use.
Common Questions
Q: What form factor is this drive?
It's an M.2 2280 stick, so it fits standard desktop and laptop slots. Just make sure your board has a Gen4 M.2 slot to get the full speed.
Q: How fast is the sequential read?
Up to 6000 MB/s read and 5000 MB/s write. Not the fastest Gen4 out there, but plenty quick for most people.
Q: Is this good for a console?
Honestly, no. Our data shows console support is the weakest area for this drive. Grab a WD Black SN7100 or something built for that instead.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a console drive, this isn't it. Go get a WD Black SN7100 or a Samsung 9100 PRO instead. And if you need more than 1TB in a single stick, look elsewhere, this config tops out at 1TB.
Verdict
Buy it if you need a portable-friendly Gen4 drive with real endurance and you can find it near the USD 180 mark. The random performance and DRAM cache make it a great fit for external enclosures and laptops. Skip it if you're chasing maximum sequential throughput or need console storage, this isn't that drive.
