Fikwot FX815 512GB SATA III 2.5"
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Fikwot FX815 512GB SATA III 2.5"
Users are largely satisfied with this SSD, praising its speed, value, and build quality. It works well in various devices like PCs, mini PCs, and PS4s, and is seen as a reliable upgrade from HDDs. Some minor issues include potential BIOS compatibility problems and lack of bundled software.
Pros
- Fast transfer speeds
- Good value for money
- Robust build quality
- Works in multiple devices
- Easy installation
Cons
- Potential BIOS compatibility issues
- No bundled software or accessories
- Unknown long-term reliability
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are very satisfied with the MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO SSD, praising its speed, storage capacity, and value for money. One reviewer found it faster than the WD SN850X in a direct comparison, though it ran slightly warmer. While long-term durability hasn't been tested yet, all current experiences are positive.
Pros
- Fast sequential read speeds
- Large storage capacity
- Good value for money
- Faster than WD SN850X
- Error-free operation
Cons
- Runs slightly warmer than competitors
- Long-term durability unverified
Scores
Specifications
| Fikwot FX815 | MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Fikwot FX815 512GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong affordability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong endurance (73rd percentile)
- Below average random (23rd percentile)
- Below average speed (31st percentile)
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong endurance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Fikwot FX815 512GB SATA III 2.5" offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 14 specs.