MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI
70 Overall Score
vs
Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB SATA III
Western Digital
17 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Speed 5
Value for money 3
Ease of installation 2
Brand reliability 2
Future proofing 2
Compatibility 2
Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB SATA III
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| MSI SPATIUM M560 | Western Digital Caviar Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | — |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | No data | |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB SATA III
- Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average speed (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average capacity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average endurance (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.644score per dollar
vs
Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB SATA III0.435score per dollar
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI SPATIUM M560
Scores 70 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 11 specs.
