2048 GB · M.2 2280 with thin heat spreader · SKC3000D/2048G
A 2048 GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD rated up to 7,000 MB/s read and write, with 3D TLC NAND, a Phison E18 controller, DRAM cache and a 1,600 TB endurance rating.
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.
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Manufacturer specifications2 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink
MSI's SPATIUM M480 is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 SSD in a bare 2.15 mm M.2 2280 module with a Phison E18 controller and DDR4 cache. The 2 TB version is rated up to 7,000 MB/s read and 6,800 MB/s write and has a 5-year or 1,400 TB limited warranty.
Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.
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Decimal storage capacity: 1 TB = 1,000 GB. Formatting and system use reduce available space.
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.
11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · 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)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer 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)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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 KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsManufacturer specification · 2 TB value (500 GB: 350; 1 TB: 700); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X / MSI MEG X670E ACE / 32 GB DDR5-4800 / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 with CrystalDiskMark 8.04c, ATTO Disk Benchmark 4.01.0f1 and IOmeter 1.1.0. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 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.
Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X / MSI MEG X670E ACE / 32 GB DDR5-4800 / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 with CrystalDiskMark 8.04c, ATTO Disk Benchmark 4.01.0f1 and IOmeter 1.1.0. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 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.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to random 4K claim for 2048 GB, out of box on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Queue depth, test software/firmware and sustained results are not supplied.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 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.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to random 4K claim for 2048 GB, out of box on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Queue depth, test software/firmware and sustained results are not supplied.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 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.
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 KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsManufacturer specification
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer statistical MTBF claim, not an individual drive lifespan or guaranteed operating time.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · 2048 GB column. The average workload is not specified. Read and write maxima are separate operating states.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · 2 TB column; APST (Autonomous Power State Transition) supported. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Double-sided module. Dimensions apply to this capacity/configuration; allow installation clearance.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetManufacturer specification · Length × width × height of the bare module, all capacities.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a 2.15 mm-high bare module and no heatsink for this product.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Check the host's clearance for this module configuration.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · 2 GB DDR4 for the 2 TB model (500 GB: 512 MB; 1 TB: 1 GB). The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer terminology.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'AES256/Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)'. Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not list DirectStorage support for this model.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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 KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston Acronis True Image — inclusion requirements and host limitsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed thin graphene aluminium heat spreader.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
The reviewed exact manufacturer sources identify NVMe but do not state its protocol version. An omitted version does not establish a different version or missing NVMe support. · Manufacturer specification
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support.
MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating vibration rating. No independent drop, shock or reliability test is implied.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Workload limitation in the datasheet. Not intended for enterprise or server use.
Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer drive weight for this capacity, excluding packaging.
Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8 shared fields have the same recorded value.
| Specification | Kingston KC3000 | MSI SPATIUM M480 |
|---|---|---|
CapacityDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed capacity; formatting and reserved functions reduce usable storage. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · 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) | 2048 GB | 2000 GB |
SSD / HDD SourcesMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | SSD | SSD |
Interface and versionDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 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) | PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe | PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4 |
Form factor SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Part configuration; physical and electrical compatibility both matter. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
Drive dimensionsDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Double-sided module. Dimensions apply to this capacity/configuration; allow installation clearance. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Length × width × height of the bare module, all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | 80 × 22 × 3.5 mm | 80 × 22 × 2.15 mm |
Drive weight SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer drive weight for this capacity, excluding packaging. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded. | 9.7 g | Not provided |
Module sides SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Check the host's clearance for this module configuration. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded. | Double-sided | Not provided |
Heat spreader SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed thin graphene aluminium heat spreader. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded. | Low-profile graphene aluminium heat spreader | Not provided |
Factory heatsink SourcesKingston KC3000 No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a 2.15 mm-high bare module and no heatsink for this product. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | Not provided | No |
Rated performance and conditionsDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X / MSI MEG X670E ACE / 32 GB DDR5-4800 / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 with CrystalDiskMark 8.04c, ATTO Disk Benchmark 4.01.0f1 and IOmeter 1.1.0. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 7000 MB/s sequential write | Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 6800 MB/s sequential write |
Rated sequential read SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X / MSI MEG X670E ACE / 32 GB DDR5-4800 / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 with CrystalDiskMark 8.04c, ATTO Disk Benchmark 4.01.0f1 and IOmeter 1.1.0. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | 7000 MB/s | 7000 MB/s |
Rated sequential writeDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston fresh/out-of-box manufacturer claim on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Host hardware, software and usage affect results. Kingston does not list a sustained post-cache speed. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X / MSI MEG X670E ACE / 32 GB DDR5-4800 / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 with CrystalDiskMark 8.04c, ATTO Disk Benchmark 4.01.0f1 and IOmeter 1.1.0. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | 7000 MB/s | 6800 MB/s |
Rated random 4K readDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to random 4K claim for 2048 GB, out of box on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Queue depth, test software/firmware and sustained results are not supplied. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | 1000000 IOPS | 650000 IOPS |
Rated random 4K writeDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to random 4K claim for 2048 GB, out of box on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Queue depth, test software/firmware and sustained results are not supplied. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | 1000000 IOPS | 700000 IOPS |
NAND type SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer terminology. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | 3D TLC | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Controller SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed controller. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | Phison E18 | Phison E18 |
DRAM cache present SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer confirms DRAM caching but does not state its capacity in this specification; no size is guessed. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | Yes | Yes |
DRAM cache capacity SourcesKingston KC3000 No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · 2 GB DDR4 for the 2 TB model (500 GB: 512 MB; 1 TB: 1 GB). The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | Not provided | 2 GB |
Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 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 KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | 5-year conditional limited warranty, or NVMe Percentage Used reaching or exceeding 100 in Kingston SSD Manager, whichever occurs first | 5 years or 1400 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply |
Limited warranty time SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Maximum time term; coverage can end earlier at NVMe Percentage Used reaching or exceeding 100 in Kingston SSD Manager. Eligibility and full terms apply. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · 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) | 5 years | 5 years |
Published endurance rating (TBW)Different SourcesKingston KC3000 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 KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetKingston limited warranty — SSD family and wear-indicator conditionsMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (500 GB: 350; 1 TB: 700); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | 1600 TB | 1400 TB |
Manufacturer workload scope SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Workload limitation in the datasheet. Not intended for enterprise or server use. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded. | Desktop and notebook workloads; not intended for servers | Not provided |
Manufacturer MTBF ratingDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer statistical MTBF claim, not an individual drive lifespan or guaranteed operating time. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | 2,000,000 hours | Up to 1,600,000 hours |
Included cloning software SourcesKingston KC3000 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 KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston Acronis True Image — inclusion requirements and host limitsMSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded. | Acronis True Image for Kingston | Not provided |
Hardware encryption support SourcesKingston KC3000 No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'AES256/Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)'. Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | Not provided | AES-256; TCG Pyrite |
TRIM support SourcesKingston KC3000 No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | Not provided | Yes |
S.M.A.R.T. support SourcesKingston KC3000 No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | Not provided | Yes |
Error correction support SourcesKingston KC3000 No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | Not provided | LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection |
Drive management software SourcesKingston KC3000 No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | Not provided | MSI Center |
Operating temperature SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. Kingston KC3000 — manufacturer specificationsKingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | 0–70 °C | 0–70 °C |
Storage temperature SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Published non-operating storage range, kept separate from the 0–70 °C operating range. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | −40–85 °C | −40–85 °C |
Published power conditionsDifferent SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · 2048 GB column. The average workload is not specified. Read and write maxima are separate operating states. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column; APST (Autonomous Power State Transition) supported. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB) | 50 mW idle; 0.36 W average; 2.8 W maximum read; 9.9 W maximum write | 8.2 W maximum operating; 22 mW PS3 idle; 3 mW L1.2 |
Non-operating vibration rating SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded. | 20 G peak, 20–1000 Hz | Not provided |
Operating vibration rating SourcesKingston KC3000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating vibration rating. No independent drop, shock or reliability test is implied. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded. | 2.17 G peak, 7–800 Hz | Not provided |
Manufacturer-listed DirectStorage support SourcesKingston KC3000 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston does not list DirectStorage support for this model. Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
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NVMe interface protocol version SourcesKingston KC3000 The reviewed exact manufacturer sources identify NVMe but do not state its protocol version. An omitted version does not establish a different version or missing NVMe support. · Manufacturer specification Kingston KC3000 — exact-capacity technical datasheetMSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
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