MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
fanxiang S660 500GB 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
fanxiang S660 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Fanxiang S660 4TB SSD receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its fast performance, easy installation, and great value for money, especially for PS5 use. However, one verified review reveals a significant discrepancy: the drive is advertised as TLC but actually contains QLC NAND, which is a major concern for informed buyers. Overall, the drive performs well in real-world use, but the misleading specification tarnishes its reputation.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Works well with PS5
- Reliable in use
Cons
- Misleading TLC specification
- QLC NAND instead of TLC
Scores
Specifications
| MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | fanxiang S660 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| 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
fanxiang S660 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong speed (72nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (27th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 14 specs.
