Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB SATA III M.2 2280
Western Digital
34 Overall Score
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MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB SATA III M.2 2280
18 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
This SSD has a high failure rate, with multiple users reporting drives dying within weeks or months, often just after the return window. The warranty process is described as frustrating and designed to discourage claims. While some users note it works initially, the short lifespan and quality control issues make it hard to recommend.
Pros
- Works initially
- Good for backups before failure
- Compatible with enclosures
Cons
- High failure rate
- Short lifespan
- Frustrating warranty process
- Poor write speeds
- Quality control issues
Reliability 6
Warranty process 2
Performance 2
Quality control 2
Compatibility 1
Shipping 1
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
Scores
Budget
Laptop
Workstation
Gaming
Console
Portable
Specifications
| Western Digital Blue SA510 | MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | 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 | — | ✓★ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | — | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB SATA III M.2 2280
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average capacity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average speed (21st percentile)
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
Winner: MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 16 specs.