Silicon Power P34A60 128GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Silicon Power P34A60 128GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Silicon Power P34A80 NVMe SSD delivers excellent performance for the price, with many users reporting speeds that match or exceed leading brands like Samsung. It is easy to install and recognized on first boot, making it a great value choice. However, some users noted minor issues such as a broken vendor website for firmware updates and a lack of included documentation, and a few expressed concerns about long-term support from a less-known brand.
Pros
- Excellent price/performance
- Fast sequential read/write speeds
- Easy installation and detection
- Beats leading brands in benchmarks
- 5-year warranty
Cons
- Broken vendor website for firmware
- No included guide or warranty statement
- Concerns about brand support
- Potential write speed drop after reset
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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
Scores
Specifications
| Silicon Power P34A60 | MSI SPATIUM M560 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Silicon Power P34A60 128GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong affordability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong endurance (65th percentile)
- Below average capacity (7th percentile)7th %ile
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (74th percentile)
Pricing
Silicon Power P34A60 128GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 14 specs.
