MSI SPATIUM M470 PCIe 4 M.2 SSD
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MSI SPATIUM M470 is a mainstream PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD. Compared to the M480 unveiled at the same time, the M470 is compatible with only NVMe 1.3; as a result, it attains maximum sequential read and write of 5000 MB/s and 4400 MB/s respectively.
Thanks to the 3D NAND stacked flash, MSI is able to pack up to 2TB onto an M.2 2280 card. It is compatible for both desktop and laptop computers.
Another highlight is the uses of PCI express Gen4 x4 interface, which is reflected in its model name. Naturally, the SPATIUM M470 supports a range of data security and error-correction features such as Trim, S.M.A.R.T., LDPC ECC, and E2E Data Protection.
Alongside the M480 and M470, MSI also introduced the SPATIUM M370 SSD.
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What external reviewers found***
External score 66% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Strong sequential read and write performance
- Strong write and write scores
- High-quality build quality
- Supports AES 256-bit encryption
- Competitive endurance ratings
- Competitive performance
Cons
- Lacks USB Type-C ports
- No software support
- Small SLC cache
- Limited power consumption
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Specifications
| 1TB | 2TB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PCI Express | PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280-S2-M Internal SSD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 2.15 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 80 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 22 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatibility | PCIe Gen4 / Gen3 / Gen2 / Gen1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 70°C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Durability | 1600 TBW | 3300 TBW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I/O Speed | 4400 MB/s Sequential Write / 5000 MB/s Sequential Read / 600,000 IOPS Random Read / 600,000 IOPS Random Write | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption | 6.3W (max) / 20mW (idle) | 7.0W (max) / 25mW (idle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage | 1TB or 2TB 3D NAND | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Debut | 2021-07-05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 66%The MSI Spatium M470 has a high durability rating of 1,600TBW for the 1TB drive. The M470's warranty is good for five years or until you hit the rated TBW figure in writes. The drive's AS-SSD program speed scores were average, while its game loading scores were below par.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Strong sequential read and write performance
- Strong write and write scores
- High-quality build quality
Cons
- Lacks USB Type-C ports
- Limited power consumption
tomshardware[2]
Reviewer score 67%MSI’s Spatium M470 delivers PCie 4.0 performance, but it isn’t quite as fast. The 1 TB model is currently the best value at just $129.99. The M470 comes in an M.2 2280 form factor in both 1TB and 2TB capacities.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Competitive performance
- Competitive endurance ratings
- Supports AES 256-bit encryption
Cons
- Small SLC cache
- No software support
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