Kingshark 64GB SSD SATA III M.2 2280
Kingshark
36 Overall Score
vs
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingshark 64GB SSD SATA III M.2 2280
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
| Kingshark 64GB SSD | MSI SPATIUM M560 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Kingshark 64GB SSD SATA III M.2 2280
- Strong endurance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average capacity (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Kingshark 64GB SSD SATA III M.2 22800.940score per dollar
vs
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.614score per dollar
Kingshark 64GB SSD SATA III M.2 2280 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI SPATIUM M560
Scores 66 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 15 specs.
