PNY CS900
PNY
41 Overall Score
vs
MSI SPATIUM M560
MSI
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
PNY CS900
No customer feedback yet
MSI SPATIUM M560
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
| PNY CS900 | MSI SPATIUM M560 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | 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★ | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
PNY CS900
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong endurance (69th percentile)
- Below average capacity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average random (21st percentile)
- Below average speed (24th percentile)
MSI SPATIUM M560
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
Pricing
PNY CS9000.826score per dollar
vs
MSI SPATIUM M5600.647score per dollar
PNY CS900 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI SPATIUM M560
Scores 70 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 12 specs.
