Seagate 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
Seagate
88 Overall Score
vs
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
MSI
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Seagate 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Seagate 4TB SSD | MSI SPATIUM M560 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | — |
| Controller | E18 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Seagate 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
MSI SPATIUM M560 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong affordability (72nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Seagate 4TB SSD
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 18 specs.