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MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO vs MSI SPATIUM M482

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MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

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

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Exact model & source notes

MSI's SPATIUM M480 PRO is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 SSD in a 2.15 mm M.2 2280 module. The 2 TB version is rated up to 7,400 MB/s read and 7,000 MB/s write, uses a Phison E18 controller with 2 GB of DDR4 cache, and has a 5-year or 1,400 TB limited warranty.

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WHAT DIFFERS

1,400 TBWarranty write threshold1,200 TB

ControllerPhison E18Phison E27T

7,400 MB/sRated sequential read7,300 MB/s

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THE CONTENDER

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

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

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Write rating

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

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO1,400 TB

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (1 TB: 700; 4 TB: 3000); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 2TB value is the second column.

Source 1

MSI SPATIUM M4821,200 TB

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

Source 1

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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

Warranty write threshold

In Visual facts

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO1400 TB

MSI SPATIUM M4821200 TB

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (1 TB: 700; 4 TB: 3000); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 2TB value is the second column.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

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

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Controller

In Visual facts

MSI SPATIUM M480 PROPhison E18

MSI SPATIUM M482Phison E27T

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

Manufacturer specification

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification

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

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Rated performance and conditions

In Visual facts

MSI SPATIUM M480 PROUp to 7400 MB/s sequential read; up to 7000 MB/s sequential write

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

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

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 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; sequential read is a single 7400 MB/s value for all capacities, and the 2TB sequential write value is the second column (1TB: 6000; 4TB: 7000).

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

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

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

Rated sequential read

In Visual facts

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO7400 MB/s

MSI SPATIUM M4827300 MB/s

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

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

Rated sequential write

In Visual facts

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO7000 MB/s

MSI SPATIUM M4826400 MB/s

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

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 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 2TB value is the second column (1TB: 6000; 4TB: 7000).

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

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

Rated random 4K write

In Visual facts

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO1000000 IOPS

MSI SPATIUM M482950000 IOPS

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

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

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

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

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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Warranty terms and endurance if applicable

In Visual facts

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO5 years or 1400 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

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

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

Manufacturer specification

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

Manufacturer specification

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

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Manufacturer MTBF rating

MSI SPATIUM M480 PROUp to 1,600,000 hours

MSI SPATIUM M482Up to 1,500,000 hours

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

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

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

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

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Published power conditions

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO10.5 W maximum operating; 45 mW PS3 idle; 3 mW L1.2

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

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

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 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 2TB maximum operating power (10.5 W) and PS3 idle (45 mW) are the second column (1TB: 9.5 W, 40 mW; 4TB: 11.3 W, 50 mW), while L1.2 is a single 3 mW value for all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

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

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Missing or non-comparable evidence (5)

DRAM cache present

MSI SPATIUM M480 PROYes

MSI SPATIUM M482Not verified

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

Manufacturer specification

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

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

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

DRAM cache capacity

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO2 GB

MSI SPATIUM M482Not verified

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · 2 GB DDR4 for the 2 TB model (1 TB: 1 GB; 4 TB: 2 GB). The data sheet lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 2TB value is the second column.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

No source recorded for this side.

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

NAND type

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRONot verified

MSI SPATIUM M482Not verified

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

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

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

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

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

Hardware encryption support

MSI SPATIUM M480 PROAES-256; TCG Pyrite

MSI SPATIUM M482Not verified

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

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 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

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

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

Listed storage security protocol

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRONot verified

MSI SPATIUM M482TCG Pyrite

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M482

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

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

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

15 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO

What it brings

Rated up to 7,400 MB/s sequential read, 7,000 MB/s sequential write and 1 million random 4K read and write IOPS at 2 TB.
Manufacturer source
Lists a Phison E18 controller, 2 GB DDR4 DRAM cache, LDPC ECC, end-to-end data path protection and AES-256/Pyrite security support.
Manufacturer source
The 5-year limited warranty covers up to 1,400 TB written at 2 TB, and MSI Center reports drive health.
Manufacturer source

What to check

MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type, and gives no post-cache write speed.
Manufacturer source
Maximum operating power is 10.5 W at 2 TB, and this version has no heatsink.
Manufacturer source

MSI SPATIUM M482

What it brings

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

What to check

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

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Source-backed specifications for MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO and MSI SPATIUM M482
Specification	MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO	MSI SPATIUM M482

Capacity Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed 2 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed 2 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	2000 GB	2000 GB
SSD / HDD Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	SSD	SSD
Interface and version Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts; earlier generations limit speed. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe	PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe
Form factor Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Drive dimensions Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Length × width × height of the bare module, all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Length × width × height of the bare module, both capacities. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	80 × 22 × 2.15 mm	80 × 22 × 2.15 mm
Factory heatsink Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a 2.15 mm-high bare module and no heatsink for this product. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a 2.15 mm-high bare module and no heatsink. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	No	No

Rated performance and conditionsDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 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 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; sequential read is a single 7400 MB/s value for all capacities, and the 2TB sequential write value is the second column (1TB: 6000; 4TB: 7000). MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core @4.50 GHz / MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 OS Build 22621.2134, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Up to 7400 MB/s sequential read; up to 7000 MB/s sequential write	Up to 7300 MB/s sequential read; up to 6400 MB/s sequential write
Rated sequential readDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 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. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core @4.50 GHz / MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 OS Build 22621.2134, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	7400 MB/s	7300 MB/s
Rated sequential writeDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 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 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 2TB value is the second column (1TB: 6000; 4TB: 7000). MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core @4.50 GHz / MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 OS Build 22621.2134, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	7000 MB/s	6400 MB/s
Rated random 4K read Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 2TB value is the second column (1TB: 750,000; 4TB: 1,000,000). MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for both capacities; queue depth not stated. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	1000000 IOPS	1000000 IOPS
Rated random 4K writeDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for all capacities; queue depth not stated. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB (1 TB: 850,000); queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	1000000 IOPS	950000 IOPS

ControllerDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Phison E18	Phison E27T
DRAM cache present Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Unlike MSI's DRAM-equipped models, the M482 data sheet has no DRAM Cache row; absence of a row is not recorded as confirmed absence of DRAM. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Yes	Not listed by the manufacturer
DRAM cache capacity Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · 2 GB DDR4 for the 2 TB model (1 TB: 1 GB; 4 TB: 2 GB). The data sheet lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 2TB value is the second column. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded.	2 GB	Not provided

Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	5 years or 1400 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply	5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Limited warranty time Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	5 years	5 years
Warranty write thresholdDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (1 TB: 700; 4 TB: 3000); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 2TB value is the second column. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (1 TB: 600); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	1400 TB	1200 TB
Manufacturer MTBF ratingDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Up to 1,600,000 hours	Up to 1,500,000 hours

Hardware encryption support Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 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 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 MSI lists Pyrite under a generic Encryption, Data Security heading but names no user-data encryption cipher. Pyrite listing alone does not establish hardware encryption; support remains unresolved. · Manufacturer specification · Original MSI wording: Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security). No negative hardware-encryption claim or host enablement is inferred. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	AES-256; TCG Pyrite	Not listed by the manufacturer
TRIM support Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Yes	Yes
S.M.A.R.T. support Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Yes	Yes
Error correction support Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection	LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection
Drive management software Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	MSI Center	MSI Center

Published power conditionsDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 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 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 2TB maximum operating power (10.5 W) and PS3 idle (45 mW) are the second column (1TB: 9.5 W, 40 mW; 4TB: 11.3 W, 50 mW), while L1.2 is a single 3 mW value for all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column for maximum power (1 TB: 5.6 W); idle and L1.2 values span both capacities; APST supported. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	10.5 W maximum operating; 45 mW PS3 idle; 3 mW L1.2	5.7 W maximum operating; 50 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW L1.2
Operating temperature Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	0–70 °C	0–70 °C
Storage temperature Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	−40–85 °C	−40–85 °C

NVMe interface protocol version Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	1.4	1.4
Listed storage security protocol Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · MSI lists Pyrite under Encryption, Data Security. This records the named protocol only and does not establish user-data encryption, cipher strength or encryption enablement. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Not provided	TCG Pyrite

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NAND type Sources MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M482 MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not listed by the manufacturer

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