MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Team Group MP44 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
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
Team Group MP44 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The TeamGroup MP44 SSD generally earns praise for its speed, reliability, and value, with many users reporting smooth installation and fast boot times. However, a few critical reviews highlight serious issues like receiving a wrong capacity, drive failures shortly after the return window, and installation problems with Windows. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by notable quality control and support concerns.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Great warranty
Cons
- Wrong capacity received
- Drive failures after return window
- Windows installation issues
- Poor customer support
- Overheating concerns
Scores
Specifications
| MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | Team Group MP44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| 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
Team Group MP44 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong random (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong endurance (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 17 specs.