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Kingston A400 vs MSI SPATIUM S270

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Kingston A400

240 GB · 2.5-inch standalone SATA · SA400S37/240G

Kingston A400 240 GB 2.5-inch SATA SSD; official appearance associated with SA400S37/240G
Exact model & source notes

A 240 GB 2.5-inch SATA SSD rated up to 500 MB/s read and 350 MB/s write, with an 80 TB endurance rating and a three-year warranty.

Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
240 GBCapacity960 GB
80 TBPublished endurance rating (TBW)500 TB
3 yearsLimited warranty time5 years
The first 3 of 7 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
See the 7 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

MSI SPATIUM S270

960 GB · 2.5-inch SATA

MSI SPATIUM S270 2.5-inch SATA SSD beside its 960 GB retail box
Exact model & source notes

MSI's SPATIUM S270 is a 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s SSD. The 960 GB version is rated up to 500 MB/s read and 450 MB/s write, lists 2.1 W maximum operating power and a 2-million-hour MTBF, and has a 5-year or 500 TB limited warranty.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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MSI SPATIUM S270 UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 07

Storage capacity

Decimal storage capacity: 1 TB = 1,000 GB. Formatting and system use reduce available space.

Kingston A4000.24 TB

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage.

MSI SPATIUM S2700.96 TB

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage.

Explore the full specifications

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 ↓

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

Kingston A400240 GB
MSI SPATIUM S270960 GB
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Published endurance rating (TBW)

In Visual facts
Kingston A40080 TB
MSI SPATIUM S270500 TB
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Published endurance rating derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A). Warranty ends on the stated time or wear conditions. This is not a guaranteed service life.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditions
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · 960 GB value (120 GB: 40; 240 GB: 110; 480 GB: 250); not a guaranteed failure point. Value from the 960GB column of the data sheet (columns 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB); where the data sheet prints one value it applies to all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Limited warranty time

In Visual facts
Kingston A4003 years
MSI SPATIUM S2705 years
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Maximum time term; coverage can end earlier at SATA SMART attribute 231 (SSD Wear Indicator) reaching a normalized value of 1 in Kingston SSD Manager. Eligibility and full terms apply.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditions
MSI SPATIUM S270

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

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated performance and conditions

In Visual facts
Kingston A400Up to 500 MB/s sequential read; up to 350 MB/s sequential write
MSI SPATIUM S270Up to 500 MB/s sequential read; up to 450 MB/s sequential write
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Kingston ATTO data-transfer claims, fresh/out-of-box on a SATA Rev. 3.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700KF / MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 21H2 system over SATA 6 Gb/s, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. Values from the 960GB column of the data sheet (columns 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB); where the data sheet prints one value it applies to all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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
Kingston A400350 MB/s
MSI SPATIUM S270450 MB/s
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Kingston ATTO data-transfer claims, fresh/out-of-box on a SATA Rev. 3.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700KF / MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 21H2 system over SATA 6 Gb/s, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. Value from the 960GB column of the data sheet (columns 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB); where the data sheet prints one value it applies to all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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
Kingston A4003-year conditional limited warranty, or SATA SMART attribute 231 (SSD Wear Indicator) reaching a normalized value of 1 in Kingston SSD Manager, whichever occurs first
MSI SPATIUM S2705 years or 500 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Subject to original-purchase eligibility and full manufacturer terms. Published TBW is a separate endurance rating from the wear-indicator warranty limit.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditions

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Show 1 more verified difference

Published power conditions

In Visual facts
Kingston A4000.195 W idle; 0.279 W average; 0.642 W maximum read; 1.535 W maximum write
MSI SPATIUM S2702.1 W maximum operating; 330 mW PS3 idle; 4.9 mW low-power state (listed as L1.2)
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer family-sheet states; no capacity-specific test system or average workload is supplied. Not a measured continuous consumption figure.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · 960 GB column for maximum power and idle; the 4.9 mW low-power figure spans all capacities and is labelled 'L1.2' in the data sheet. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load. Values from the 960GB column of the data sheet (columns 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB); where the data sheet prints one value it applies to all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Small physical differences (1)

Drive dimensions

Kingston A400100 × 69.9 × 7 mm
MSI SPATIUM S270100.2 × 69.85 × 7 mm
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Standalone SATA enclosure. Dimensions apply to this capacity/configuration; allow installation clearance.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Length × width × height, all capacities. Allow installation clearance.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (18)

DRAM cache present

Kingston A400Not verified
MSI SPATIUM S270Not verified
Sources
Kingston A400

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not say whether it has onboard DRAM.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The S270 data sheet has no DRAM Cache row; absence of a row is not recorded as confirmed absence of DRAM.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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

Controller

Kingston A400Not verified
MSI SPATIUM S270Phison S11 or Phison S17
Sources
Kingston A400

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not name the controller for this capacity.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists both controllers for this model without saying which units use which; a given drive may have either.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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

NAND type

Kingston A400Not verified
MSI SPATIUM S270Not verified
Sources
Kingston A400

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not state the NAND type, generation or supplier for the 240 GB model.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

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

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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

Hardware encryption support

Kingston A400Not verified
MSI SPATIUM S270Not verified
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM S270

MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The advanced-feature list names TRIM, SMART, LDPC ECC and over-provisioning but no encryption.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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

Manufacturer-listed DirectStorage support

Kingston A400Not verified
MSI SPATIUM S270Not verified
Sources
Kingston A400

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not list DirectStorage support for this model.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

No source recorded for this side.

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

Included cloning software

Kingston A400Acronis True Image for Kingston
MSI SPATIUM S270Not verified
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · The part page includes cloning software. Current Kingston instructions require an installed Kingston internal SSD, Windows 11/10/8.1, administrator rights, internet download through Kingston SSD Manager and licence acceptance. This software does not support macOS or Linux; that does not declare the drive itself incompatible.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston Acronis True Image — inclusion requirements and host limits
MSI SPATIUM S270

No source recorded for this side.

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

Drive management software

Kingston A400Not verified
MSI SPATIUM S270MSI Center
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM S270

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

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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

Rated random 4K read

Kingston A400Not verified
MSI SPATIUM S27055000 IOPS
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 960 GB; queue depth not stated. Value from the 960GB column of the data sheet (columns 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB); where the data sheet prints one value it applies to all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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

Rated random 4K write

Kingston A400Not verified
MSI SPATIUM S27080000 IOPS
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 960 GB; queue depth not stated. Value from the 960GB column of the data sheet (columns 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB); where the data sheet prints one value it applies to all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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

Manufacturer MTBF rating

Kingston A400Not verified
MSI SPATIUM S270Up to 2,000,000 hours
Sources
Kingston A400

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston's 2022 datasheet lists one million hours; the current product page does not confirm a rating.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

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

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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

Listed NAND management features

Kingston A400Not verified
MSI SPATIUM S270Over-provisioning
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Listed as "Over-Provision" under the data sheet's Advanced Features, alongside TRIM, SMART and LDPC ECC (recorded in their own fields). The data sheet does not state the reserved capacity or percentage.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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

S.M.A.R.T. support

Kingston A400Not verified
MSI SPATIUM S270Yes
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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

TRIM support

Kingston A400Not verified
MSI SPATIUM S270Yes
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)

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

Non-operating vibration rating

Kingston A40020 G peak, 10–2000 Hz
MSI SPATIUM S270Not verified
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

No source recorded for this side.

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

Operating vibration rating

Kingston A4002.17 G peak, 7–800 Hz
MSI SPATIUM S270Not verified
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating vibration rating. No independent drop, shock or reliability test is implied.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

No source recorded for this side.

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

Manufacturer workload scope

Kingston A400Desktop and notebook workloads; not intended for servers
MSI SPATIUM S270Not verified
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Workload limitation in the datasheet. Not intended for enterprise or server use.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

No source recorded for this side.

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

6 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Kingston A400

What it brings

  • Rated up to 500 MB/s sequential read and 350 MB/s sequential write over SATA 6 Gb/s, in a standard 7 mm-high 2.5-inch drive with a published average power draw of 0.279 W.

What to check

  • Modest 80 TB endurance and a three-year warranty. Kingston does not state the NAND type, controller or whether it has a DRAM cache, and it needs SATA data and power connections.

MSI SPATIUM S270

What it brings

  • Rated up to 500 MB/s sequential read and 450 MB/s write at 960 GB, with 55,000 random read and 80,000 random write IOPS.
  • The 5-year limited warranty covers up to 500 TB written at 960 GB, and MSI rates MTBF at up to 2 million hours.

What to check

  • As a SATA 6 Gb/s drive, its rated speeds top out at 500 MB/s read and 450 MB/s write, and capacities stop at 960 GB.
  • MSI lists two possible controllers (Phison S11 or S17), no DRAM cache row, no encryption and no NAND cell type.
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
32 of 32 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Kingston A400 and MSI SPATIUM S270
SpecificationKingston A400MSI SPATIUM S270
CapacityDifferent
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
240 GB960 GB
SSD / HDD
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specifications
SSDSSD
Interface and version
Sources
Kingston A400

Backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s; Kingston calls these SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) and SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s). Kingston does not mention 1.5 Gb/s. · Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible SATA data and power connections.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

MSI lists compatibility with SATA III (6 Gb/s), II (3 Gb/s) and I (1.5 Gb/s) hosts. · Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible SATA data and power connections.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
SATA 6 Gb/sSATA 6 Gb/s
Form factor
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Part configuration; physical and electrical compatibility both matter.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Part configuration; physical and electrical compatibility both matter.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
2.5-inch2.5-inch
Drive dimensionsDifferent
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Standalone SATA enclosure. Dimensions apply to this capacity/configuration; allow installation clearance.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Length × width × height, all capacities. Allow installation clearance.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
100 × 69.9 × 7 mm100.2 × 69.85 × 7 mm
Drive weight
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer drive weight for this capacity, excluding packaging.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

No source recorded.

41 gNot provided
Rated performance and conditionsDifferent
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Kingston ATTO data-transfer claims, fresh/out-of-box on a SATA Rev. 3.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700KF / MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 21H2 system over SATA 6 Gb/s, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. Values from the 960GB column of the data sheet (columns 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB); where the data sheet prints one value it applies to all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
Up to 500 MB/s sequential read; up to 350 MB/s sequential writeUp to 500 MB/s sequential read; up to 450 MB/s sequential write
Rated sequential read
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Kingston ATTO data-transfer claims, fresh/out-of-box on a SATA Rev. 3.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700KF / MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 21H2 system over SATA 6 Gb/s, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
500 MB/s500 MB/s
Rated sequential writeDifferent
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Kingston ATTO data-transfer claims, fresh/out-of-box on a SATA Rev. 3.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700KF / MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 21H2 system over SATA 6 Gb/s, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. Value from the 960GB column of the data sheet (columns 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB); where the data sheet prints one value it applies to all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
350 MB/s450 MB/s
Rated random 4K read
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded.

MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 960 GB; queue depth not stated. Value from the 960GB column of the data sheet (columns 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB); where the data sheet prints one value it applies to all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
Not provided55000 IOPS
Rated random 4K write
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded.

MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 960 GB; queue depth not stated. Value from the 960GB column of the data sheet (columns 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB); where the data sheet prints one value it applies to all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
Not provided80000 IOPS
Controller
Sources
Kingston A400

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not name the controller for this capacity.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists both controllers for this model without saying which units use which; a given drive may have either.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
Not listed by the manufacturerPhison S11 or Phison S17
Listed NAND management features
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded.

MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Listed as "Over-Provision" under the data sheet's Advanced Features, alongside TRIM, SMART and LDPC ECC (recorded in their own fields). The data sheet does not state the reserved capacity or percentage.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
Not providedOver-provisioning
Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Subject to original-purchase eligibility and full manufacturer terms. Published TBW is a separate endurance rating from the wear-indicator warranty limit.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditions
3-year conditional limited warranty, or SATA SMART attribute 231 (SSD Wear Indicator) reaching a normalized value of 1 in Kingston SSD Manager, whichever occurs first5 years or 500 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Limited warranty timeDifferent
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Maximum time term; coverage can end earlier at SATA SMART attribute 231 (SSD Wear Indicator) reaching a normalized value of 1 in Kingston SSD Manager. Eligibility and full terms apply.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditions
MSI SPATIUM S270

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

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
3 years5 years
Published endurance rating (TBW)Different
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Published endurance rating derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A). Warranty ends on the stated time or wear conditions. This is not a guaranteed service life.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditions
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · 960 GB value (120 GB: 40; 240 GB: 110; 480 GB: 250); not a guaranteed failure point. Value from the 960GB column of the data sheet (columns 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB); where the data sheet prints one value it applies to all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
80 TB500 TB
Manufacturer workload scope
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Workload limitation in the datasheet. Not intended for enterprise or server use.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

No source recorded.

Desktop and notebook workloads; not intended for serversNot provided
Manufacturer MTBF rating
Sources
Kingston A400

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston's 2022 datasheet lists one million hours; the current product page does not confirm a rating.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

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

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
Not listed by the manufacturerUp to 2,000,000 hours
Included cloning software
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · The part page includes cloning software. Current Kingston instructions require an installed Kingston internal SSD, Windows 11/10/8.1, administrator rights, internet download through Kingston SSD Manager and licence acceptance. This software does not support macOS or Linux; that does not declare the drive itself incompatible.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston Acronis True Image — inclusion requirements and host limits
MSI SPATIUM S270

No source recorded.

Acronis True Image for KingstonNot provided
TRIM support
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded.

MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
Not providedYes
S.M.A.R.T. support
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded.

MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
Not providedYes
Error correction support
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded.

Not providedLDPC ECC
Drive management software
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded.

MSI SPATIUM S270

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

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
Not providedMSI Center
Operating temperature
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload.

Kingston A400 — manufacturer specificationsKingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
0–70 °C0–70 °C
Storage temperature
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Published non-operating storage range, kept separate from the 0–70 °C operating range.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
−40–85 °C−40–85 °C
Published power conditionsDifferent
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer family-sheet states; no capacity-specific test system or average workload is supplied. Not a measured continuous consumption figure.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

Manufacturer specification · 960 GB column for maximum power and idle; the 4.9 mW low-power figure spans all capacities and is labelled 'L1.2' in the data sheet. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load. Values from the 960GB column of the data sheet (columns 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB); where the data sheet prints one value it applies to all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
0.195 W idle; 0.279 W average; 0.642 W maximum read; 1.535 W maximum write2.1 W maximum operating; 330 mW PS3 idle; 4.9 mW low-power state (listed as L1.2)
Non-operating vibration rating
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

No source recorded.

20 G peak, 10–2000 HzNot provided
Operating vibration rating
Sources
Kingston A400

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating vibration rating. No independent drop, shock or reliability test is implied.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

No source recorded.

2.17 G peak, 7–800 HzNot provided
Show unverified (4)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Manufacturer-listed DirectStorage support
Sources
Kingston A400

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not list DirectStorage support for this model.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

No source recorded.

Not listed by the manufacturerNot provided
DRAM cache present
Sources
Kingston A400

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not say whether it has onboard DRAM.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The S270 data sheet has no DRAM Cache row; absence of a row is not recorded as confirmed absence of DRAM.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
Not listed by the manufacturerNot listed by the manufacturer
NAND type
Sources
Kingston A400

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not state the NAND type, generation or supplier for the 240 GB model.

Kingston A400 — exact-capacity technical datasheet
MSI SPATIUM S270

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

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
Not listed by the manufacturerNot listed by the manufacturer
Hardware encryption support
Sources
Kingston A400

No source recorded.

MSI SPATIUM S270

MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The advanced-feature list names TRIM, SMART, LDPC ECC and over-provisioning but no encryption.

MSI SPATIUM S270 SATA 2.5-inch data sheet (global, 120 GB to 960 GB)
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
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