MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO vs KingSpec 256GB SSD
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 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
KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this KingSpec NVMe SSD, praising its speed, easy installation, and excellent value for money. Many note it breathes new life into older systems and performs comparably to premium drives for everyday use. A few mention it lacks a heatsink and may not match top-tier speeds, but these are minor concerns given the price.
Pros
- Fast boot and app loading
- Easy installation
- Great value for money
- Reliable for everyday use
- Runs cool
Cons
- No heatsink included
- Performance below premium drives
- Limited capacity options
Scores
Specifications
| MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | KingSpec 256GB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | QLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| 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
KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 14 specs.