MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The PCIe 5.0 x4 interface delivers 10300 MB/s reads and 8700 MB/s writes, roughly 1.8 times faster than previous-gen SSDs, with a 1200 TBW endurance rating and a 5-year warranty. Hardware encryption and built-in error correction add security and longevity, while the 1TB capacity in a compact M.2 2280 form factor suits tight builds. Best for gamers and professionals who need fast loading and heavy multitasking, though its portability score of 17/100 means it is not meant for on-the-go use.
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Überblick
The 30-Second Version
The MSI SPATIUM M560 is stupid fast and built to last, but only if your motherboard can keep up. At the right price, it's the Gen5 drive to beat.
Pros & Cons
Vorteile
- Blistering 10,300 MB/s sequential reads 95th
- 1,200 TBW endurance rating is top-tier 95th
- 5-year warranty from a brand we trust 79th
- Easy install, standard M.2 2280 form factor 74th
Nachteile
- Requires PCIe 5.0 motherboard to hit full speed
- Overkill for most current games
- Random performance is just average
- Runs hot under sustained load, typical for Gen5
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Die Fakten
Performance
What surprised us most is how this drive sits at the top of the charts for both speed and endurance, 95th percentile on both. The 1,200 TBW rating means you could write a terabyte a day for over three years before hitting the limit. The random performance lands at 61st percentile, which is solid but not spectacular. For a Gen5 drive at this price point, the sequential numbers are the headline. Real-world users report game loading times dropping to a couple of seconds, and Windows booting almost instantly. The catch? You need a motherboard with PCIe 5.0 support to actually see these numbers. Slap it in a Gen4 slot and you're leaving a lot on the table.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 1000 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 10300 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 8700 |
Reliability
| Endurance (TBW) | 1200 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
Features
| Hardware Encryption | Yes |
vs Competition
The Samsung 9100 PRO is the obvious rival, and it's a tighter race than you'd think. Samsung brings better random performance and a more polished software suite, but the M560 matches it on sequential speed and endurance while often undercutting it on price. The Crucial T500 is the value play, trading some Gen5 speed for a much friendlier price tag. If you're on a Gen4 board, skip the M560 entirely and grab the WD_BLACK SN7100, you'll save money and never notice the difference. The Kingston FURY Renegade G5 is the closest spec-for-spec competitor, but MSI's warranty and brand reliability give the M560 the edge for most buyers.
| Spec | MSI SPATIUM M560 | Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital Black SN850X | SanDisk WD_BLACK WDS800T2XHE | Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 | Crucial T500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB | 4TB | 4TB | 8TB | 4TB | 2TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 10,300 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 7,200 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s |
| Nand Type | - | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Endurance | 1200 TBW | 2400 TBW | 2400 TBW | 4800 TBW | 4000 TBW | 1200 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Produkt | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | User Sentiment | Endurance | Nutzerresonanz | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI SPATIUM M560 | 95.3 | 61.5 | 37 | 54.9 | 78.6 | 94.5 | 44.3 | 73.7 |
| Samsung 9100 PRO Compare | 99.1 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 92.5 | 0 | 85.9 | 99.5 | 5.3 |
| Western Digital Black SN850X Compare | 88.5 | 95.2 | 89 | 92.5 | 94.5 | 88 | 95 | 10.7 |
| SanDisk WD_BLACK WDS800T2XHE Compare | 87.1 | 96 | 93.6 | 98.1 | 0 | 88 | 95 | 3.9 |
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 Compare | 99.4 | 98.7 | 90.5 | 92.5 | 28.6 | 93.4 | 86.8 | 6.5 |
| Crucial T500 Compare | 93.8 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 78.4 | 78.6 | 82.9 | 95 | 19.9 |
Preis
Value & Pricing
Here's where it gets interesting. Prices swing wildly from $108 to $382 across vendors, which is a $274 spread. That's not a typo. If you can snag this near the low end, it's an absolute steal for Gen5 performance. At the high end, you're paying early-adopter tax and should probably look elsewhere. Best Buy currently has the better deal in our tracking. For a drive with this speed and endurance combo, anything under $150 is a no-brainer.
Mehr erfahren
Overview
The MSI SPATIUM M560 is one of those drives that makes you wonder why you waited so long to jump on PCIe 5.0. We're talking 10,300 MB/s reads and 8,700 MB/s writes, which puts it in the 95th percentile for speed in our database. That's not just fast, that's 'Windows loads before your monitor wakes up' fast. The one thing to know? This drive is absolute overkill for most people right now, and that's kind of the point.
Common Questions
Q: Do I need a PCIe 5.0 motherboard to use this drive?
You can technically run it in a Gen4 slot, but you'll cap out around 7,000 MB/s and waste the whole point of buying a Gen5 drive. If your board doesn't have a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, save your money and get a good Gen4 drive instead.
Q: Will this make my games load faster?
Yes, but not as much as you'd think. Most games can't saturate even Gen4 speeds, so you're looking at a second or two shaved off load times versus a good Gen4 drive. The real benefit is future games built for DirectStorage and heavy productivity workloads.
Q: Does it need a heatsink?
Gen5 drives run hot, and this one is no exception. If your motherboard doesn't have a built-in M.2 heatsink, grab a cheap aftermarket one. Sustained writes will thermal throttle without proper cooling.
Who Should Skip This
If you're on a Gen4 or older platform, this isn't your drive. You'll pay a premium for speed you can't use. Go grab a Crucial T500 or WD_BLACK SN7100 instead and pocket the difference. Also skip it if you're just gaming, a good Gen4 drive will feel nearly identical in real-world use.
Verdict
Buy it if you have a PCIe 5.0 motherboard and want the fastest boot and load times money can buy without going full flagship pricing. The M560 delivers top-tier sequential performance and endurance that'll outlast your next two builds. Just make sure you're actually getting it at a good price, that $382 listing is highway robbery.
