Micron 4TB SSD
Micron
96 Overall Score
vs
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Micron 4TB SSD
No customer feedback yet
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly satisfied with this SSD, praising its exceptional speed that makes Windows and games load almost instantly. Many note it's overkill for current games but worth the price for future-proofing. A few mention it's easy to install and offers good value compared to similar Gen5 drives. One reviewer notes they aren't yet using its full potential due to their current CPU, but plan to upgrade soon.
Pros
- Exceptional speed
- Fast Windows and game loading
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Reliable brand
Cons
- Overkill for current games
- Requires compatible motherboard
- Potential not fully utilized with older CPUs
Speed 5
Value for money 3
Ease of installation 2
Brand reliability 2
Future proofing 2
Compatibility 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Micron 4TB SSD | MSI SPATIUM M560 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5 | 5 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | — |
| Controller | Micron | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Micron 4TB SSD
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
Pricing
Micron 4TB SSD
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Micron 4TB SSD
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.
