Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Samsung 990 Pro SSD is widely praised for its exceptional speed, cool operation, and reliability, making it a top choice for gaming and heavy workloads. However, several reviewers warn that the drive may ship with outdated firmware that can cause rapid health degradation, urging immediate updates via Samsung Magician. Despite this caveat, most users recommend it for home use and high-performance builds, noting its value on sale and compatibility with various motherboards.
Pros
- Exceptional speed
- Cool operation
- Reliable performance
- Easy installation
- Good value on sale
Cons
- Outdated firmware on arrival
- Potential rapid health degradation
- Not ideal for mission-critical use
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
| Samsung 990 PRO | MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | Samsung | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 18 specs.