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MSI

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2TB internal SSD

SKU CH-2RET-DXFJP MPN SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2TB

A 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive delivering 7000 MB/s reads and 6800 MB/s writes with 1400 TBW endurance

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 6,800 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen4 × 4, NVMe 1.4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • PCIe Gen4x4 interface delivers sequential reads up to 7000 MB/s
  • Sequential writes up to 6800 MB/s accelerate large-file transfers
  • 4KB random reads up to 650,000 IOPS sharpen OS responsiveness
  • 4KB random writes up to 700,000 IOPS sustain heavy workloads
  • 1400 TBW endurance rating supports long-term reliability

Capacity and form factor

The MSI SPATIUM M480 is a 2TB internal solid state drive built in the M.2 2280 form factor. It targets consumer desktops and notebooks that need high-capacity storage for games, media and heavy workloads.

PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe 1.4 interface

The drive connects through a PCIe Gen4x4 link and complies with the NVMe 1.4 specification. This single interface choice determines whether the host platform can deliver the rated 7000 MBps read and 6800 MBps write throughput.

Sustained operation with 2GB DDR4 cache

A 2GB DDR4 cache and the PHISON E18 controller absorb write bursts before flushing to 3D NAND, keeping performance stable during long transfers. End-to-end data path protection and LDPC error correction maintain data integrity across the 1400 TBW endurance rating.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $141.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 7,000 MB/s
Higher than about 80% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $71.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 93% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineSPATIUM Series
Model nameM480
Part numberSM480N2 TB
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 6,800 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 650,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 700,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Controller chipPHISON E18
Cache memory2 GB DDR4
Write endurance1400 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen4 × 4, NVMe 1.4
Power
Idle power draw22 mW
Active power draw8.2 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height2.15 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size159 × 83 × 18 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
More details
Mean time between failures1,600,000 h

Questions about this item

What does the 7000 MBps sequential read mean once the drive is installed?

The drive can move large files at up to 7000 MBps when the host supports PCIe Gen4x4 and NVMe 1.4, though actual throughput depends on the system configuration.

How does the PCIe Gen4x4 interface limit performance in practice?

The four-lane Gen4 link caps bandwidth at the rated 7000 MBps read and 6800 MBps write; a Gen3 slot would restrict speeds to that generation's ceiling.

What physical slot and clearance does the M.2 2280 form factor need?

It fits a standard M.2 2280 key-M slot on desktop or notebook motherboards and requires no heatsink clearance because the drive ships without one.

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