MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO vs Kingston KC600
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI
88 Overall Score
vs
Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III 2.5"
Kingston
42 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
Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III 2.5"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Laptop
Workstation
Gaming
Console
Portable
Specifications
| MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | Kingston KC600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 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 | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | SM2259 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| 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
Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong feature (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average speed (28th percentile)
Pricing
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III 2.5"
Verdict
Winner: MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 17 specs.
