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MSI SPATIUM M461 vs Samsung 990 EVO Plus

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, front view of the labelled module
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Exact model & source notes

MSI's SPATIUM M461 is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 SSD in a bare 2.15 mm M.2 2280 module with a Phison E21T controller. The 2 TB version is rated up to 5,000 MB/s read and 4,200 MB/s write, lists 4.4 W maximum operating power and has a 5-year or 450 TB limited warranty.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
450 TBWarranty write threshold1,200 TB
Drive management softwareMSI CenterSamsung Magician
5,000 MB/sRated sequential read7,250 MB/s
3 of 12 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
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THE CONTENDER

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9S2T0BW

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2 TB bare M.2 SSD; exact UK MZ-V9S2T0BW product gallery
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Exact model & source notes

A 2 TB NVMe SSD rated up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,300 MB/s write over PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2, with TLC V-NAND and a 1,200 TB write rating. It has no factory heatsink.

Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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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 SIDE8 topics
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Interface and version

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MSI SPATIUM M461PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4

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

Source 1
Samsung 990 EVO PlusPCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe

Manufacturer specification

Source 1Source 2
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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 ↓

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

Interface and version

In Visual facts
MSI SPATIUM M461PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4
Samsung 990 EVO PlusPCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Warranty write threshold

In Visual facts
MSI SPATIUM M461450 TB
Samsung 990 EVO Plus1200 TB
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (500 GB: 110; 1 TB: 250; 4 TB: 900); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for this capacity; not a guaranteed failure point.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung internal SSD limited warranty

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Hardware encryption support

In Visual facts
MSI SPATIUM M461TCG Pyrite
Samsung 990 EVO PlusAES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)'. Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications

Listed encryption support does not mean it is enabled. Check the exact host, software and configuration requirements; no security certification is inferred.

Drive management software

In Visual facts
MSI SPATIUM M461MSI Center
Samsung 990 EVO PlusSamsung Magician
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Current feature block lists migration, drive health and firmware updates. Check the current software version and its requirements.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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
MSI SPATIUM M461Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read; up to 4200 MB/s sequential write
Samsung 990 EVO PlusUp to 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6300 MB/s cached sequential write
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900F / MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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.

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Rated sequential read

In Visual facts
MSI SPATIUM M4615000 MB/s
Samsung 990 EVO Plus7250 MB/s
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900F / MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications

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

MSI SPATIUM M4614200 MB/s
Samsung 990 EVO Plus6300 MB/s
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900F / MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications

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 random 4K read

MSI SPATIUM M461680000 IOPS
Samsung 990 EVO Plus1000000 IOPS
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 (thread count not stated). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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 random 4K write

MSI SPATIUM M461880000 IOPS
Samsung 990 EVO Plus1350000 IOPS
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 (thread count not stated). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

MSI SPATIUM M4615 years or 450 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Samsung 990 EVO Plus5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Published power conditions

MSI SPATIUM M4614.4 W maximum operating; 50 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW L1.2
Samsung 990 EVO Plus4.6 W active read; 4.2 W active write; 60 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW PS4 sleep
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column for maximum power; idle and L1.2 values span all capacities; APST supported. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column. Active IOmeter power test uses Ryzen 5 7600 / ASUS ProArt X670E-CREATOR WIFI STCOM / Windows 10 Pro; PDF states 32 GB DDR5-3200. This differs from the speed test. Idle requires APST and sleep is L1.2. These are not a constant everyday load.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications

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Small physical differences (1)

Drive dimensions

MSI SPATIUM M46180 × 22 × 2.15 mm
Samsung 990 EVO Plus80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (24)

DRAM cache present

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO PlusNot verified
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Unlike MSI's DRAM-equipped models, the M461 data sheet has no DRAM Cache row; absence of a row is not recorded as confirmed absence of DRAM.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's tables specify HMB and do not state whether onboard DRAM is present. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

DRAM cache capacity

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO PlusNot verified
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list an onboard DRAM capacity. Host-memory use and TurboWrite buffer are distinct.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

Included cloning software

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO PlusSamsung Magician data migration
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · The UK feature page advertises data migration through Samsung Magician. Check software version, operating-system support and migration requirements.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

Write-buffer technology

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO PlusIntelligent TurboWrite 2.0
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer write caching is active for peak claims. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

Device sleep support

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO PlusYes
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · The UK page supports device sleep. Host support is required; device sleep is not the same as Modern Standby and gives no battery-life figure.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

Error correction support

MSI SPATIUM M461LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection
Samsung 990 EVO PlusNot verified
Sources
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

No source recorded for this side.

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

Garbage collection

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO PlusYes
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Internal function, not a measured performance uplift.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications

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

Humidity range

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO Plus5–95%
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications

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

Installation kit included

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO PlusNo
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · UK page says installation kit not available; no supplied screw or host heatsink is assumed.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

Earlier PCIe support

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO PlusPCIe Gen 3 x4 and Gen 4 x4
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · PDF backward compatibility. Host protocol and lane availability still determine actual operation.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications

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

Modern Standby support

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO PlusNot verified
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not state Modern Standby support; device sleep is a separate feature.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

Manufacturer MTBF rating

MSI SPATIUM M461Up to 1,500,000 hours
Samsung 990 EVO Plus1,500,000 hours
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

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

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Non-operating shock rating

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO Plus1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications

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

Allowable supply voltage

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO Plus3.3 V ±5%
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Product voltage range. Check the host slot is compatible.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

Thermal design

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO PlusNickel-coated controller
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Official feature block describes the nickel-coated controller. Samsung's 73% MB/s-per-watt figure is a marketing comparison, not a measured saving for this 2 TB drive.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

Non-operating vibration rating

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO Plus20 G; 20–2000 Hz
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer test range; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications

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

Manufacturer application scope

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO PlusClient PCs
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer application class; no enterprise or console installation guarantee.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications

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

World Wide Name support

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO PlusNo
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN is not supported.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

Maximum drive weight

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified
Samsung 990 EVO Plus9 g
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · UK 2 TB specification maximum, not package mass or a measured sample.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features

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

9 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

MSI SPATIUM M461

What it brings

  • Rated up to 5,000 MB/s sequential read, 4,200 MB/s sequential write, 680,000 random read and 880,000 random write IOPS at 2 TB.
    Manufacturer source
  • MSI lists 4.4 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

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

What it brings

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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46 of 46 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for MSI SPATIUM M461 and Samsung 990 EVO Plus
SpecificationMSI SPATIUM M461Samsung 990 EVO Plus
Capacity
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatted usable space is lower.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
2000 GB2000 GB
SSD / HDD
Sources
SSDSSD
Interface and versionDifferent
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe
Form factor
Sources
M.2 2280M.2 2280
Drive dimensionsDifferent
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
80 × 22 × 2.15 mm80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm
Factory heatsink
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a 2.15 mm-high bare module and no heatsink.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · This bare module has no factory heatsink. A thermal label is not an enclosure.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
NoNo
Earlier PCIe support
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · PDF backward compatibility. Host protocol and lane availability still determine actual operation.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
Not providedPCIe Gen 3 x4 and Gen 4 x4
Thermal design
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Official feature block describes the nickel-coated controller. Samsung's 73% MB/s-per-watt figure is a marketing comparison, not a measured saving for this 2 TB drive.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not providedNickel-coated controller
Maximum drive weight
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · UK 2 TB specification maximum, not package mass or a measured sample.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not provided9 g
Rated performance and conditionsDifferent
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900F / MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read; up to 4200 MB/s sequential writeUp to 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6300 MB/s cached sequential write
Rated sequential readDifferent
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900F / MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
5000 MB/s7250 MB/s
Rated sequential writeDifferent
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900F / MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within its buffer. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
4200 MB/s6300 MB/s
Rated random 4K readDifferent
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 (thread count not stated). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
680000 IOPS1000000 IOPS
Rated random 4K writeDifferent
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim, 4 KB QD32 (thread count not stated). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results require TurboWrite.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
880000 IOPS1350000 IOPS
ControllerDifferent
Sources
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not give a codename, stepping or process node.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
Phison E21TSamsung in-house controller
NAND type
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Not listed by the manufacturerSamsung V-NAND TLC
Cache arrangement
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Not providedHost Memory Buffer (HMB)
Write-buffer technology
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer write caching is active for peak claims. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not providedIntelligent TurboWrite 2.0
Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent
Sources
5 years or 450 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Limited warranty time
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

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

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung internal SSD limited warranty
5 years5 years
Warranty write thresholdDifferent
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (500 GB: 110; 1 TB: 250; 4 TB: 900); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for this capacity; not a guaranteed failure point.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung internal SSD limited warranty
450 TB1200 TB
Manufacturer MTBF rating
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

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

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
Up to 1,500,000 hours1,500,000 hours
Manufacturer application scope
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer application class; no enterprise or console installation guarantee.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
Not providedClient PCs
Hardware encryption supportDifferent
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)'. Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
TCG PyriteAES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667
TRIM support
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support; the enclosure/host path must also support it.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
YesYes
S.M.A.R.T. support
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

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

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
YesYes
Error correction support
Sources
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

No source recorded.

LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protectionNot provided
Drive management softwareDifferent
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Current feature block lists migration, drive health and firmware updates. Check the current software version and its requirements.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
MSI CenterSamsung Magician
Garbage collection
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Internal function, not a measured performance uplift.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
Not providedYes
Installation kit included
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · UK page says installation kit not available; no supplied screw or host heatsink is assumed.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not providedNo
World Wide Name support
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN is not supported.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not providedNo
Device sleep support
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · The UK page supports device sleep. Host support is required; device sleep is not the same as Modern Standby and gives no battery-life figure.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not providedYes
Included cloning software
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · The UK feature page advertises data migration through Samsung Magician. Check software version, operating-system support and migration requirements.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not providedSamsung Magician data migration
Published power conditionsDifferent
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column for maximum power; idle and L1.2 values span all capacities; APST supported. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column. Active IOmeter power test uses Ryzen 5 7600 / ASUS ProArt X670E-CREATOR WIFI STCOM / Windows 10 Pro; PDF states 32 GB DDR5-3200. This differs from the speed test. Idle requires APST and sleep is L1.2. These are not a constant everyday load.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
4.4 W maximum operating; 50 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW L1.24.6 W active read; 4.2 W active write; 60 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW PS4 sleep
Operating temperature
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · 0–70 °C is the S.M.A.R.T. operating temperature with airflow recommended, not an independent cooling measurement.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
0–70 °C0–70 °C
Storage temperature
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

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

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
−40–85 °C−40–85 °C
Humidity range
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
Not provided5–95%
Non-operating shock rating
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
Not provided1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes
Non-operating vibration rating
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer test range; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications
Not provided20 G; 20–2000 Hz
Allowable supply voltage
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Product voltage range. Check the host slot is compatible.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not provided3.3 V ±5%
NVMe interface protocol version
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Not provided2.0
Show unverified (5)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
DRAM cache present
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Unlike MSI's DRAM-equipped models, the M461 data sheet has no DRAM Cache row; absence of a row is not recorded as confirmed absence of DRAM.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)
Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's tables specify HMB and do not state whether onboard DRAM is present. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not listed by the manufacturerNot listed by the manufacturer
Rated random read, QD1
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and PDF do not list QD1 results.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
Rated random write, QD1
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and PDF do not list QD1 results.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
DRAM cache capacity
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list an onboard DRAM capacity. Host-memory use and TurboWrite buffer are distinct.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
Modern Standby support
Sources
MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not state Modern Standby support; device sleep is a separate feature.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and features
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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