Crucial P310 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Crucial P310 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Crucial P310 is widely praised for its fast speeds, easy installation, and solid warranty, with many users noting it meets or nearly meets advertised performance. Some mention the lack of a DRAM cache and low TBW as minor drawbacks, but overall it's seen as a great value, especially for gaming and general use. A few users note the heatsink can be bulky and that M.2 screws are not included.
Pros
- Fast speeds
- Easy installation
- Good warranty
- Great value
- Effective heatsink
Cons
- No DRAM cache
- Low TBW
- Heatsink bulky
- M.2 screws not included
- May not fit with motherboard panels
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
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial P310 | MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | SandForce | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial P310 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong speed (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong endurance (69th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average random (7th percentile)7th %ile
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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
