MSI SPATIUM M450 V11 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink- Interface and version
- PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4This one: PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe 1.4
- Rated sequential read
- 3400 MB/sThis one: 3300 MB/s
STORAGE
MSI SPATIUM M390
1 TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink · MSI part SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 1TB
- Capacity
- 1000 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
MSI's SPATIUM M390 is a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 SSD in a bare 2.15 mm M.2 2280 module with a Phison E15T controller. The 1 TB version is rated up to 3,300 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write, lists 4.0 W maximum operating power and has a 5-year or 400 TB limited warranty.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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MSI SPATIUM M450 V11 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink
Samsung 970 EVO Plus1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V7S1T0BW- Interface and version
- PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMeThis one: PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe 1.4
- Rated sequential read
- 3500 MB/sThis one: 3300 MB/s
Samsung 9801 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8V1T0BW- Interface and version
- PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMeThis one: PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe 1.4
- Rated sequential read
- 3500 MB/sThis one: 3300 MB/s
Key strengths
Rated up to 3,300 MB/s sequential read, 3,000 MB/s write, 420,000 random read and 550,000 random write IOPS at 1 TB.
Works with PCIe Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 M.2 NVMe hosts, and MSI lists LDPC ECC, end-to-end data path protection and TCG Pyrite support.
Before you buy
As a PCIe 3.0 x4 drive its rated speeds top out at 3,300 MB/s read, and the 1 TB warranty write limit is 400 TB.
The data sheet has no DRAM cache row and does not state the NAND cell type or a post-cache write speed.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 1 TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink
25 specifications in 6 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 1 row repeats a listed fact in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Capacity & format
9 items
- Capacity
- 1000 GB
Manufacturer-listed 1 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower.
Source - SSD / HDD
- SSDSource
- Form factor
- M.2 2280Source
- Interface and version
- PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe 1.4
MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts.
Source - DRAM cache present
- Not listed by the manufacturer
MSI does not state this for this model. · Unlike MSI's DRAM-equipped models, the M390 data sheet has no DRAM Cache row; absence of a row is not recorded as confirmed absence of DRAM.
Source - Drive dimensions
- 80 × 22 × 2.15 mm
Length × width × height of the bare module, all capacities.
Source - Controller
- Phison E15TSource
- NAND type
- Not listed by the manufacturer
MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type
Source - Factory heatsink
- No
The data sheet lists a 2.15 mm-high bare module and no heatsink.
Source
Performance
4 items
- Rated sequential read
- 3300 MB/s
MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700KF / MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI / Windows 10 Pro 21H1 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
Source - Rated sequential write
- 3000 MB/s
MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700KF / MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI / Windows 10 Pro 21H1 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
Source - Rated random 4K read
- 420000 IOPS
MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 1 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
Source - Rated random 4K write
- 550000 IOPS
MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 1 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Rated performance and conditions
- Up to 3300 MB/s sequential read; up to 3000 MB/s sequential write
MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700KF / MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI / Windows 10 Pro 21H1 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
Source
Endurance & warranty
4 items
- Warranty write threshold
- 400 TB
1 TB value (250 GB: 150; 500 GB: 200; 2 TB: 1200); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
Source - Limited warranty time
- 5 years
Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.
Source - Warranty terms and endurance if applicable
- 5 years or 400 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms applySource
- Manufacturer MTBF rating
- Up to 1,500,000 hours
Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time.
Source
Power
1 item
- Published power conditions
- 4.0 W maximum operating; 30 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW L1.2
1 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 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.
Source
Features & software
5 items
- Hardware encryption support
- TCG Pyrite
Listed as 'Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)'. Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host.
Source - TRIM support
- Yes
Manufacturer requires operating-system support.
Source - S.M.A.R.T. support
- Yes
Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee.
Source - Error correction support
- LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protectionSource
- Drive management software
- MSI Center
MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time.
Source
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