MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

MSI
88 Overall Score
vs
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Crucial
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Storage capacity 2
🤔 Temperature 1
🤔 Durability 2
👍 Comparison to competitors 1

Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews

The Crucial T500 2TB SSD is highly praised for its fast performance and good value, with users noting it rivals more expensive drives. Installation is straightforward, though some mention the lack of a screw and potential fit issues with heatsinks in compact devices. A few users experienced minor software glitches after cloning, but overall satisfaction remains high.

Pros
  • Fast read/write speeds
  • Good value for money
  • Easy installation
  • Reliable brand
  • Large storage capacity
Cons
  • No screw included
  • Potential fit issues with heatsinks
  • Software glitches after cloning
👍 Performance 5
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Installation 4
👍 Reliability 2
👍 Compatibility 2
👎 Accessories 2

Scores

Workstation
MSI
86
Crucial
93
Gaming
MSI
83
Crucial
93
Console
MSI
79
Crucial
92
Budget
MSI
89
Crucial
86
Laptop
MSI
87
Crucial
82
Portable
MSI
22
Crucial
25

Specifications

MSI SPATIUM M480 PROCrucial T500
Drive
Capacity
1,000
2,000
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x4
ProtocolNVMeNVMe
PCIe Generation44
External✗✗
Performance
Sequential Read (MB/s)
7,400
7,400
Sequential Write (MB/s)
7,000
7,000
Random Read (IOPS)No data
1,180,000
Random Write (IOPS)No data
1,440,000
Hardware
NANDTLCTLC
DRAM Cache✓✓
Controller—Phison E25
Reliability
Endurance (TBW)
3,000
1,200
Warranty (years)55
Features
Heatsink—✓★
Hardware Encryption✓✓

Pros & Cons

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

Crucial T500 2TB 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
  • Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Crucial T500

Scores 96 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 17 specs.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Better at:

BudgetLaptop

Crucial T500 Better at:

GamingConsolePortableWorkstation