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MSI SPATIUM M560

2 TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink

Capacity: 2000 GB
Form factor: M.2 2280
Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4; NVMe
Warranty: 5 years

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MSI SPATIUM M371

Compared with · MSI SPATIUM M560

InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4; NVMe → PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe 1.3
ControllerPhison E31T → Phison E13T
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 10,300 MB/s sequential read; up to 8,700 MB/s sequential write → Up to 2350 MB/s sequential read; up to 1900 MB/s sequential write
Rated sequential read10300 MB/s → 2350 MB/s
Rated sequential write8700 MB/s → 1900 MB/s

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Rated random 4K read1300000 IOPS → 135000 IOPS
Rated random 4K write1400000 IOPS → 350000 IOPS
Warranty write threshold1200 TB → 480 TB
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply → 5 years or 480 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Same: Capacity 2000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Warranty 5 years

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Exact model: 2 TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink

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As a PCIe 3.0 x4 drive it is rated at up to 2,350 MB/s read, 1,900 MB/s write and 135,000 random read IOPS at 2 TB.MSI SPATIUM M371 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)
The data sheet has no DRAM cache row and does not state the NAND cell type or a post-cache write speed.MSI SPATIUM M371 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

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Capacity2000 GB

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Manufacturer-listed 2 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower.

MSI SPATIUM M371 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Form factorM.2 2280

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MSI SPATIUM M371 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Interface and versionPCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe 1.3

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MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts.

MSI SPATIUM M371 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Limited warranty time5 years

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MSI SPATIUM M371 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

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MSI SPATIUM M460

Compared with · MSI SPATIUM M560

InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4; NVMe → PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4
ControllerPhison E31T → Phison E21T
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 10,300 MB/s sequential read; up to 8,700 MB/s sequential write → Up to 4900 MB/s sequential read; up to 4400 MB/s sequential write
Rated sequential read10300 MB/s → 4900 MB/s
Rated sequential write8700 MB/s → 4400 MB/s

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Rated random 4K read1300000 IOPS → 525000 IOPS
Rated random 4K write1400000 IOPS → 950000 IOPS

Same: Capacity 2000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Warranty 5 years

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Exact model: 2 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink

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Random read is rated at 525,000 IOPS at 2 TB, and MSI's figures come from a Ryzen 7 3700X / MSI MEG B550 test system.MSI SPATIUM M460 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)
The data sheet has no DRAM cache row and does not state the NAND cell type or a post-cache write speed.MSI SPATIUM M460 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

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Capacity2000 GB

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Manufacturer-listed 2 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower.

MSI SPATIUM M460 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

Form factorM.2 2280

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MSI SPATIUM M460 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4

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MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts; earlier generations limit speed.

MSI SPATIUM M460 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.

MSI SPATIUM M460 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

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MSI SPATIUM M461

Compared with · MSI SPATIUM M560

InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4; NVMe → PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4
ControllerPhison E31T → Phison E21T
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 10,300 MB/s sequential read; up to 8,700 MB/s sequential write → Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read; up to 4200 MB/s sequential write
Rated sequential read10300 MB/s → 5000 MB/s
Rated sequential write8700 MB/s → 4200 MB/s

4 more differences

Rated random 4K read1300000 IOPS → 680000 IOPS
Rated random 4K write1400000 IOPS → 880000 IOPS
Warranty write threshold1200 TB → 450 TB
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply → 5 years or 450 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Same: Capacity 2000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Warranty 5 years

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Exact model: 2 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink

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The 2 TB model's warranty write limit is 450 TB.MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
The data sheet has no DRAM cache row and does not state the NAND cell type or a post-cache write speed.MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

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Capacity2000 GB

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Manufacturer-listed 2 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

Form factorM.2 2280

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MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4

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MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts; earlier generations limit speed.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

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MSI SPATIUM M470

Compared with · MSI SPATIUM M560

InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4; NVMe → PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.3
ControllerPhison E31T → Phison E16
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 10,300 MB/s sequential read; up to 8,700 MB/s sequential write → Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read; up to 4400 MB/s sequential write
Rated sequential read10300 MB/s → 5000 MB/s
Rated sequential write8700 MB/s → 4400 MB/s

4 more differences

Rated random 4K read1300000 IOPS → 600000 IOPS
Rated random 4K write1400000 IOPS → 600000 IOPS
Warranty write threshold1200 TB → 3300 TB
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply → 5 years or 3300 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Same: Capacity 2000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Warranty 5 years

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Exact model: 2 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink

Sources: 26 of 27 specifications cited.

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Rated at up to 5,000 MB/s read, 4,400 MB/s write and 600,000 random IOPS, with 7.0 W maximum operating power at 2 TB.MSI SPATIUM M470 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)
The data sheet gives no test system, no post-cache write speed and does not state the NAND cell type.MSI SPATIUM M470 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)

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Capacity2000 GB

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Manufacturer-listed 2 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower.

MSI SPATIUM M470 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)

Form factorM.2 2280

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MSI SPATIUM M470 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)

Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.3

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MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts; earlier generations limit speed.

MSI SPATIUM M470 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.

MSI SPATIUM M470 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)

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MSI SPATIUM M480

Compared with · MSI SPATIUM M560

InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4; NVMe → PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4
ControllerPhison E31T → Phison E18
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 10,300 MB/s sequential read; up to 8,700 MB/s sequential write → Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 6800 MB/s sequential write
Rated sequential read10300 MB/s → 7000 MB/s
Rated sequential write8700 MB/s → 6800 MB/s

4 more differences

Rated random 4K read1300000 IOPS → 650000 IOPS
Rated random 4K write1400000 IOPS → 700000 IOPS
Warranty write threshold1200 TB → 1400 TB
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply → 5 years or 1400 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Same: Capacity 2000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Warranty 5 years

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Exact model: 2 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink

Sources: 26 of 27 specifications cited.

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Random ratings at 2 TB are 650,000 read and 700,000 write IOPS, and maximum operating power is 8.2 W.MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)
MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type, and gives no post-cache write speed.MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

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Capacity2000 GB

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Manufacturer-listed 2 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Form factorM.2 2280

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MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4

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Manufacturer specification

MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts; earlier generations limit speed.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

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MSI SPATIUM M482

Compared with · MSI SPATIUM M560

InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4; NVMe → PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe
ControllerPhison E31T → Phison E27T
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 10,300 MB/s sequential read; up to 8,700 MB/s sequential write → Up to 7300 MB/s sequential read; up to 6400 MB/s sequential write
Rated sequential read10300 MB/s → 7300 MB/s
Rated sequential write8700 MB/s → 6400 MB/s

2 more differences

Rated random 4K read1300000 IOPS → 1000000 IOPS
Rated random 4K write1400000 IOPS → 950000 IOPS

Same: Capacity 2000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Warranty 5 years

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Exact model: 2 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink

Sources: 25 of 28 specifications cited.

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The data sheet has no DRAM cache row and does not state the NAND cell type.MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)
Capacities stop at 2 TB, with a 1,200 TB warranty write limit at that size and no published post-cache write speed.MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)

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Capacity2000 GB

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Manufacturer-listed 2 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower.

MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)

Form factorM.2 2280

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MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)

Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

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Manufacturer specification

MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts; earlier generations limit speed.

MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.

MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)

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