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Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 vs MSI SPATIUM M482

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Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

2 TB · M.2 2280 double-sided without heat spreader · AG4732TB N

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Exact model & source notes

GIGABYTE's AORUS Gen4 7300 (without heat spreader) is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 M.2 2280 SSD. The 2 TB double-sided version is rated up to 7,300 MB/s read and 6,850 MB/s write, has a 2 GB DDR4 DRAM cache, 3D TLC NAND and AES-256 encryption support, and carries a 5-year or 1,400 TB limited warranty.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

1,400 TBWarranty write threshold1,200 TB

ControllerPhison E18Phison E27T

Drive management softwareGIGABYTE SSD ToolboxMSI Center

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THE CONTENDER

MSI SPATIUM M482

2 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink

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MSI's SPATIUM M482 is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 SSD in a bare 2.15 mm M.2 2280 module with a Phison E27T controller. The 2 TB version is rated up to 7,300 MB/s read and 6,400 MB/s write, lists 5.7 W maximum operating power and has a 5-year or 1,200 TB limited warranty.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE8 topics

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Write rating

The manufacturer’s published total-write rating. Read each drive’s workload and warranty conditions below: a TBW rating is not always the warranty cutoff. It is not a predicted failure point or reliability score.

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 73001,400 TB

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (1 TB: 700 TB), evaluated by the JEDEC workload standard; not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet's extracted text lists the 2 TB (AG4732TB N) value first and the 1 TB (AG4731TB N) value second for each row.

Source 1

MSI SPATIUM M4821,200 TB

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (1 TB: 600); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order.

Source 1

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Check the connection before the capacity. M.2 NVMe modules and 2.5-inch SATA drives are not interchangeable. Check the host’s protocol, slot or bay, power connection and clearance. Rated speeds use different test systems; we do not turn them into a speed score or overall winner.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

9 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Warranty write threshold

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 73001400 TB

MSI SPATIUM M4821200 TB

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (1 TB: 600); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order.

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Controller

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300Phison E18

MSI SPATIUM M482Phison E27T

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · Named in GIGABYTE's product overview as the 8-channel controller, built on a 12nm process.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) — official UK product overview (key features)

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification

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

Compare the exact component configuration. A controller or NAND name is not a measured performance or reliability rating.

Drive management software

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox

MSI SPATIUM M482MSI Center

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's warranty terms use the SMART page of 'GIGABYTE SSD toolbox' to show NVMe Percentage Used. The product overview also has a GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) section describing GCC as unified software for GIGABYTE supported products; it lists no SSD-specific GCC functions.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) — official UK product overview (key features)

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification · MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time.

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

Check the software, operating-system and licence requirements. An available feature does not establish a measured speed improvement or support on every host.

Rated performance and conditions

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300Up to 7,300 MB/s sequential read; up to 6,850 MB/s sequential write

MSI SPATIUM M482Up to 7300 MB/s sequential read; up to 6400 MB/s sequential write

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE internal testing with CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0. GIGABYTE's specification page lists the test configuration as Windows 11 22H2 (OS build 22621.819), an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, DDR5 5600 16GB x2 and an AM5 X670 (X670E AORUS MASTER) board; its data sheet says the test configuration may vary by model. Firmware, host hardware and configuration affect results. GIGABYTE does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet's extracted text lists the 2 TB (AG4732TB N) value first and the 1 TB (AG4731TB N) value second for each row.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core @4.50 GHz / MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 OS Build 22621.2134, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order.

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

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Rated sequential write

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 73006850 MB/s

MSI SPATIUM M4826400 MB/s

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Warranty terms and endurance if applicable

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 73005 years or 1400 TB written, whichever comes first; coverage also ends when NVMe 'Percentage Used' (SMART ID 05) in GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox reaches 100; limited-warranty terms apply

MSI SPATIUM M4825 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · TBW is evaluated by the JEDEC workload standard. GIGABYTE's specification page: a new unused drive shows a Percentage Used value of 0.

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification

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

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Manufacturer MTBF rating

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 73001,600,000 hours

MSI SPATIUM M482Up to 1,500,000 hours

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time.

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

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Published power conditions

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 73008.1 W maximum operating (read); 7.4 W maximum operating (write); 30 mW PS3 idle; 3 mW PS4 (L1.2)

MSI SPATIUM M4825.7 W maximum operating; 50 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW L1.2

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's 2TB (w/o heat spreader) specification table; no test conditions are stated for these power figures.

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column for maximum power (1 TB: 5.6 W); idle and L1.2 values span both capacities; APST supported. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load.

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

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Drive dimensions

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 730080 × 22 × 3.5 mm

MSI SPATIUM M48280 × 22 × 2.15 mm

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · Double-sided 2 TB module without heat spreader (the 1 TB version is 2.3 mm single-sided). The data sheet's extracted text lists the 2 TB (AG4732TB N) value first and the 1 TB (AG4731TB N) value second for each row.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification · Length × width × height of the bare module, both capacities.

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

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (11)

Module sides

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300Double-sided

MSI SPATIUM M482Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB model; check the host's clearance for this module configuration. The data sheet's extracted text lists the 2 TB (AG4732TB N) value first and the 1 TB (AG4731TB N) value second for each row.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M482

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DRAM cache present

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300Yes

MSI SPATIUM M482Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a DDR4 DRAM cache.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M482

MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Unlike MSI's DRAM-equipped models, the M482 data sheet has no DRAM Cache row; absence of a row is not recorded as confirmed absence of DRAM.

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DRAM cache capacity

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 73002 GB

MSI SPATIUM M482Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · DDR4 2 GB for the 2 TB model (1 TB: DDR4 1 GB). The data sheet's extracted text lists the 2 TB (AG4732TB N) value first and the 1 TB (AG4731TB N) value second for each row.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M482

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NAND type

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 73003D TLC

MSI SPATIUM M482Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview describes selected high-speed 3D TLC NAND flash at 1600+ MT/s.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) — official UK product overview (key features)

MSI SPATIUM M482

MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Hardware encryption support

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300AES-256

MSI SPATIUM M482Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · Listed as supported; this does not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host. No TCG Opal or IEEE 1667 support is listed in the data sheet.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M482

MSI lists Pyrite under a generic Encryption, Data Security heading but names no user-data encryption cipher. Pyrite listing alone does not establish hardware encryption; support remains unresolved. · Manufacturer specification · Original MSI wording: Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security). No negative hardware-encryption claim or host enablement is inferred.

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated random 4K read

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300Not verified

MSI SPATIUM M4821000000 IOPS

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for both capacities; queue depth not stated.

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated random 4K write

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300Not verified

MSI SPATIUM M482950000 IOPS

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB (1 TB: 850,000); queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order.

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Error correction support

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300Not verified

MSI SPATIUM M482LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NAND channels

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 73008 channels with 32 CEs

MSI SPATIUM M482Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M482

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed NAND management features

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300Wear levelling; over-provisioning

MSI SPATIUM M482Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Manufacturer specification · Listed in the key-feature summary of GIGABYTE's product overview.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) — official UK product overview (key features)

MSI SPATIUM M482

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed storage security protocol

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300Not verified

MSI SPATIUM M482TCG Pyrite

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists Pyrite under Encryption, Data Security. This records the named protocol only and does not establish user-data encryption, cipher strength or encryption enablement.

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

12 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

What it brings

Rated up to 7,300 MB/s sequential read and 6,850 MB/s sequential write at 2 TB over PCIe 4.0 x4.
Manufacturer source
Lists a Phison E18 controller, a 2 GB DDR4 DRAM cache, an 8-channel NAND interface with 32 CEs, 3D TLC NAND and AES-256 encryption support.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The 5-year limited warranty covers up to 1,400 TB written at 2 TB.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The 2 TB module is double-sided and 3.5 mm thick, so check the clearance of the host M.2 slot.
Manufacturer source
This version has no heat spreader, and GIGABYTE gives no post-cache write speed or random IOPS figures.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

MSI SPATIUM M482

What it brings

Rated up to 7,300 MB/s sequential read, 6,400 MB/s sequential write, 1 million random read and 950,000 random write IOPS at 2 TB.
Manufacturer source
MSI lists 5.7 W maximum operating power, 50 mW PS3 idle and 5 mW L1.2, plus LDPC ECC, end-to-end data path protection and TCG Pyrite support.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The data sheet has no DRAM cache row and does not state the NAND cell type.
Manufacturer source
Capacities stop at 2 TB, with a 1,200 TB warranty write limit at that size and no published post-cache write speed.
Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 and MSI SPATIUM M482
Specification	Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300	MSI SPATIUM M482

Capacity Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · 1 GB = 1 billion bytes; actual usable capacity may vary. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · 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)	2000 GB	2000 GB
SSD / HDD Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	SSD	SSD
Interface and version Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page MSI SPATIUM M482 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)	PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe	PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe
Form factor Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Drive dimensionsDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · Double-sided 2 TB module without heat spreader (the 1 TB version is 2.3 mm single-sided). The data sheet's extracted text lists the 2 TB (AG4732TB N) value first and the 1 TB (AG4731TB N) value second for each row. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Length × width × height of the bare module, both capacities. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	80 × 22 × 3.5 mm	80 × 22 × 2.15 mm
Module sides Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · 2 TB model; check the host's clearance for this module configuration. The data sheet's extracted text lists the 2 TB (AG4732TB N) value first and the 1 TB (AG4731TB N) value second for each row. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded.	Double-sided	Not provided
Factory heatsink Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's specification pages name this model 'AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader)' (AG4732TB N) and list an 80 x 22 x 3.5 mm (Double Side) module; the cited data sheet is GIGABYTE's 'ssd_manual_aorus_gen4_7300_ssd_edm_wo-heat-spreader' file and lists no heat spreader. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a 2.15 mm-high bare module and no heatsink. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	No	No

Rated performance and conditionsDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE internal testing with CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0. GIGABYTE's specification page lists the test configuration as Windows 11 22H2 (OS build 22621.819), an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, DDR5 5600 16GB x2 and an AM5 X670 (X670E AORUS MASTER) board; its data sheet says the test configuration may vary by model. Firmware, host hardware and configuration affect results. GIGABYTE does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet's extracted text lists the 2 TB (AG4732TB N) value first and the 1 TB (AG4731TB N) value second for each row. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core @4.50 GHz / MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 OS Build 22621.2134, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Up to 7,300 MB/s sequential read; up to 6,850 MB/s sequential write	Up to 7300 MB/s sequential read; up to 6400 MB/s sequential write
Rated sequential read Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE internal testing with CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0. GIGABYTE's specification page lists the test configuration as Windows 11 22H2 (OS build 22621.819), an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, DDR5 5600 16GB x2 and an AM5 X670 (X670E AORUS MASTER) board; its data sheet says the test configuration may vary by model. Firmware, host hardware and configuration affect results. GIGABYTE does not list a post-cache write speed. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core @4.50 GHz / MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 OS Build 22621.2134, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	7300 MB/s	7300 MB/s
Rated sequential writeDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE internal testing with CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0. GIGABYTE's specification page lists the test configuration as Windows 11 22H2 (OS build 22621.819), an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, DDR5 5600 16GB x2 and an AM5 X670 (X670E AORUS MASTER) board; its data sheet says the test configuration may vary by model. Firmware, host hardware and configuration affect results. GIGABYTE does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet's extracted text lists the 2 TB (AG4732TB N) value first and the 1 TB (AG4731TB N) value second for each row. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core @4.50 GHz / MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 OS Build 22621.2134, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	6850 MB/s	6400 MB/s
Rated random 4K read Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for both capacities; queue depth not stated. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Not provided	1000000 IOPS
Rated random 4K write Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB (1 TB: 850,000); queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Not provided	950000 IOPS

NAND type Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview describes selected high-speed 3D TLC NAND flash at 1600+ MT/s. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) — official UK product overview (key features) MSI SPATIUM M482 MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	3D TLC	Not listed by the manufacturer
DRAM cache present Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a DDR4 DRAM cache. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Unlike MSI's DRAM-equipped models, the M482 data sheet has no DRAM Cache row; absence of a row is not recorded as confirmed absence of DRAM. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Yes	Not listed by the manufacturer
DRAM cache capacity Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · DDR4 2 GB for the 2 TB model (1 TB: DDR4 1 GB). The data sheet's extracted text lists the 2 TB (AG4732TB N) value first and the 1 TB (AG4731TB N) value second for each row. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded.	2 GB	Not provided
NAND channels Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded.	8 channels with 32 CEs	Not provided
ControllerDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · Named in GIGABYTE's product overview as the 8-channel controller, built on a 12nm process. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) — official UK product overview (key features) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Phison E18	Phison E27T
Listed NAND management features Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · Listed in the key-feature summary of GIGABYTE's product overview. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) — official UK product overview (key features) MSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded.	Wear levelling; over-provisioning	Not provided

Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · TBW is evaluated by the JEDEC workload standard. GIGABYTE's specification page: a new unused drive shows a Percentage Used value of 0. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	5 years or 1400 TB written, whichever comes first; coverage also ends when NVMe 'Percentage Used' (SMART ID 05) in GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox reaches 100; limited-warranty terms apply	5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Limited warranty time Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold or when NVMe 'Percentage Used' (SMART ID 05) reaches 100; eligibility and full terms apply. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · 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)	5 years	5 years
Warranty write thresholdDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (1 TB: 700 TB), evaluated by the JEDEC workload standard; not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet's extracted text lists the 2 TB (AG4732TB N) value first and the 1 TB (AG4731TB N) value second for each row. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (1 TB: 600); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	1400 TB	1200 TB
Manufacturer MTBF ratingDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	1,600,000 hours	Up to 1,500,000 hours

Hardware encryption support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · Listed as supported; this does not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host. No TCG Opal or IEEE 1667 support is listed in the data sheet. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 MSI lists Pyrite under a generic Encryption, Data Security heading but names no user-data encryption cipher. Pyrite listing alone does not establish hardware encryption; support remains unresolved. · Manufacturer specification · Original MSI wording: Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security). No negative hardware-encryption claim or host enablement is inferred. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	AES-256	Not listed by the manufacturer
TRIM support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capability; operating-system support is also required. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Yes	Yes
S.M.A.R.T. support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Yes	Yes
Drive management softwareDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's warranty terms use the SMART page of 'GIGABYTE SSD toolbox' to show NVMe Percentage Used. The product overview also has a GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) section describing GCC as unified software for GIGABYTE supported products; it lists no SSD-specific GCC functions. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) — official UK product overview (key features) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox	MSI Center
Error correction support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Not provided	LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection

Published power conditionsDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's 2TB (w/o heat spreader) specification table; no test conditions are stated for these power figures. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column for maximum power (1 TB: 5.6 W); idle and L1.2 values span both capacities; APST supported. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	8.1 W maximum operating (read); 7.4 W maximum operating (write); 30 mW PS3 idle; 3 mW PS4 (L1.2)	5.7 W maximum operating; 50 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW L1.2
Operating temperature Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE specification table, 'Temperature (Operating)'. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	0–70 °C	0–70 °C
Storage temperature Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE specification table, 'Temperature (Storage)'; separate from the 0–70 °C operating range. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	−40–85 °C	−40–85 °C

NVMe interface protocol version Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 Manufacturer specification GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	1.4	1.4
Listed storage security protocol Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI lists Pyrite under Encryption, Data Security. This records the named protocol only and does not establish user-data encryption, cipher strength or encryption enablement. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Not provided	TCG Pyrite

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