MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO
MSI
75 Overall Score
vs
Crucial T500
Crucial
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO
No customer feedback yet
Crucial T500
88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Crucial T500 2TB SSD is highly praised for its fast performance and good value, with users noting it rivals more expensive drives. Installation is straightforward, though some mention the lack of a screw and potential fit issues with heatsinks in compact devices. A few users experienced minor software glitches after cloning, but overall satisfaction remains high.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Reliable brand
- Large storage capacity
Cons
- No screw included
- Potential fit issues with heatsinks
- Software glitches after cloning
Performance 5
Value for money 3
Installation 4
Reliability 2
Compatibility 2
Accessories 2
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO | Crucial T500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | External | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✓ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | PHISON E27T | Phison E25 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO
- Strong random (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Strong speed (77th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
Crucial T500
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T500
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.
