2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9S2T0BW
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 specifications2 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink
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.
Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.
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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.
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Manufacturer specification
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer 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)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not give a codename, stepping or process node.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsManufacturer specification
MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)Compare the exact component configuration. A controller or NAND name is not a measured performance or reliability rating.
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 featuresManufacturer specification · MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time.
MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)Check the software, operating-system and licence requirements. An available feature does not establish a measured speed improvement or support on every host.
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 featuresManufacturer 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.
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 specificationsManufacturer 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.
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 specificationsManufacturer 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.
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 featuresManufacturer 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.
Manufacturer specification
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresManufacturer specification
MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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 specificationsManufacturer 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)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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 featuresManufacturer specification · Length × width × height of the bare module, both capacities.
MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB)A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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 featuresMSI 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.
Manufacturer specification
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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 featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresMSI 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.
Manufacturer specification · Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsMSI 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.
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 featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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 featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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 featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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 featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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 featuresNo 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 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.
Manufacturer specification · Internal function, not a measured performance uplift.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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 featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · PDF backward compatibility. Host protocol and lane availability still determine actual operation.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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 featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsManufacturer 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)One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
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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.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Product voltage range. Check the host slot is compatible.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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 featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer test range; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer application class; no enterprise or console installation guarantee.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN is not supported.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · UK 2 TB specification maximum, not package mass or a measured sample.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
12 shared fields have the same recorded value.
| Specification | Samsung 990 EVO Plus | MSI SPATIUM M482 |
|---|---|---|
Capacity SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI 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 SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresMSI 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 versionDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresMSI 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 or PCIe 5.0 x2; NVMe | PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe |
Form factor SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB) | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
Drive dimensionsDifferent SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI 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) | 80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm | 80 × 22 × 2.15 mm |
Earlier PCIe support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · PDF backward compatibility. Host protocol and lane availability still determine actual operation. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | PCIe Gen 3 x4 and Gen 4 x4 | Not provided |
Thermal design SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | Nickel-coated controller | Not provided |
Factory heatsink SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI 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 |
Maximum drive weight SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | 9 g | Not provided |
Rated performance and conditionsDifferent SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI 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 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6300 MB/s cached sequential write | Up to 7300 MB/s sequential read; up to 6400 MB/s sequential write |
Rated sequential readDifferent SourcesSamsung 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 specificationsMSI 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) | 7250 MB/s | 7300 MB/s |
Rated sequential writeDifferent SourcesSamsung 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 specificationsMSI 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) | 6300 MB/s | 6400 MB/s |
Rated random read SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI 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 writeDifferent SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI 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) | 1350000 IOPS | 950000 IOPS |
NAND type SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresMSI 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) | Samsung V-NAND TLC | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Cache arrangement SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | Host Memory Buffer (HMB) | Not provided |
ControllerDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not give a codename, stepping or process node. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsMSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB) | Samsung in-house controller | Phison E27T |
Write-buffer technology SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 | Not provided |
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung internal SSD limited warrantyMSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB) | 5 years or 1200 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 SourcesSamsung 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 warrantyMSI 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 threshold SourcesSamsung 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 warrantyMSI 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) | 1200 TB | 1200 TB |
Manufacturer application scope SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer application class; no enterprise or console installation guarantee. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | Client PCs | Not provided |
Manufacturer MTBF rating SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsMSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB) | 1,500,000 hours | Up to 1,500,000 hours |
Hardware encryption support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsMSI 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 Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667 | Not listed by the manufacturer |
TRIM support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support; the enclosure/host path must also support it. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsMSI 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 SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsMSI 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 |
Garbage collection SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Internal function, not a measured performance uplift. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | Yes | Not provided |
Drive management softwareDifferent SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI 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) | Samsung Magician | MSI Center |
Installation kit included SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | No | Not provided |
World Wide Name support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN is not supported. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | No | Not provided |
Device sleep support SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | Yes | Not provided |
Included cloning software SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | Samsung Magician data migration | Not provided |
Error correction support SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB) | Not provided | LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection |
Published power conditionsDifferent SourcesSamsung 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 specificationsMSI 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) | 4.6 W active read; 4.2 W active write; 60 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW PS4 sleep | 5.7 W maximum operating; 50 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW L1.2 |
Operating temperature SourcesSamsung 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 specificationsMSI 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 SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsMSI 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 |
Humidity range SourcesSamsung 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 specificationsMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | 5–95% | Not provided |
Non-operating shock rating SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | 1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes | Not provided |
Non-operating vibration rating SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer test range; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | 20 G; 20–2000 Hz | Not provided |
Allowable supply voltage SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Product voltage range. Check the host slot is compatible. Samsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | 3.3 V ±5% | Not provided |
NVMe interface protocol versionDifferent SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 EVO Plus — manufacturer specificationsSamsung 990 EVO Plus exact UK 2 TB specifications and featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 1 TB and 2 TB) | 2.0 | 1.4 |
Listed storage security protocol SourcesSamsung 990 EVO Plus 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 |
Rated random read, QD1 SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
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Rated random write, QD1 SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
DRAM cache present SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI 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) | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
DRAM cache capacity SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
Modern Standby support SourcesSamsung 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 featuresMSI SPATIUM M482 No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
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