Gigabyte AORUS Gen5 140002 TB · M.2 2280 without heatsink · AG514K2TB- Rated sequential read
- 14500 MB/sThis one: 10300 MB/s
- Rated sequential write
- 12700 MB/sThis one: 8700 MB/s
STORAGE
MSI SPATIUM M560
2 TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink · MSI part SPATIUM M560 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2TB
- Capacity
- 2000 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
MSI's SPATIUM M560 is a PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 SSD in a bare 2.15 mm M.2 2280 module with a Phison E31T controller. The 2 TB version is rated up to 10,300 MB/s read and 8,700 MB/s write, lists 5.9 W maximum operating power, and has a 5-year or 1,200 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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Key strengths
Rated up to 10,300 MB/s sequential read, 8,700 MB/s sequential write and up to 1.3 million random read / 1.4 million random write IOPS at 2 TB.
MSI lists 5.9 W maximum operating power, 50 mW PS3 idle and 3.5 mW L1.2, in a 2.15 mm-high bare module.
Before you buy
The data sheet lists no DRAM cache row, no hardware encryption and does not state the NAND cell type.
Capacities stop at 2 TB, with a 1,200 TB warranty write limit at that size and no published post-cache write speed.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 2 TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink
26 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
10 items
- Capacity
- 2000 GB
Manufacturer-listed 2 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower.
Source - SSD / HDD
- SSDSource
- Form factor
- M.2 2280Source
- Interface and version
- PCIe 5.0 x4; NVMe
MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen5, Gen4, 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 M560 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, both capacities.
Source - Controller
- Phison E31TSource
- 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 - NVMe interface protocol version
- 2.0Source
Performance
4 items
- Rated sequential read
- 10300 MB/s
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 23H2, 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; the 2TB value is the second column (1TB: 10,200).
Source - Rated sequential write
- 8700 MB/s
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 23H2, 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; the 2TB value is the second column (1TB: 8,400).
Source - Rated random 4K read
- 1300000 IOPS
MSI up-to 4 KB claim for both capacities; queue depth not stated.
Source - Rated random 4K write
- 1400000 IOPS
MSI up-to 4 KB claim for both capacities; queue depth not stated.
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 10,300 MB/s sequential read; up to 8,700 MB/s sequential write
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 23H2, 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; the 2TB values are the second column (sequential read 10,200/10,300 MB/s; sequential write 8,400/8,700 MB/s).
Source
Endurance & warranty
4 items
- Warranty write threshold
- 1200 TB
2 TB value (1 TB: 600); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; the 2TB value is the second column.
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 1200 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
- 5.9 W maximum operating; 50 mW PS3 idle; 3.5 mW L1.2
Single values for both capacities; APST supported. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load.
Source
Features & software
5 items
- Hardware encryption support
- Not listed by the manufacturer
MSI does not state this for this model. · The data sheet's advanced-feature list names TRIM, SMART, LDPC ECC, end-to-end data path protection and APST but no encryption.
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
Environment & reliability
2 items
- Operating temperature
- 0–70 °C
Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload.
Source - Storage temperature
- Not listed by the manufacturer
The data sheet prints '40°C – 85°C' without a minus sign; MSI's other SPATIUM sheets give −40 °C, but the misprint is not silently corrected.
Source
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