MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI
88 Overall Score
vs
Samsung PM9A1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
54 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
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
Performance 4
Value for money 2
Storage capacity 2
Temperature 1
Durability 2
Comparison to competitors 1
Samsung PM9A1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Console
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Specifications
| MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | Samsung PM9A1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 2 |
| Features | ||
| 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
Samsung PM9A1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong speed (75th percentile)
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.440score per dollar
vs
Samsung PM9A1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.547score per dollar
Samsung PM9A1 256GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 15 specs.
