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MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB M.2 2280 SSD with silver and black aluminium heatsink

MSI

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

SKU CH-DET1-K7B2M MPN SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2TB PLAY

A 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 internal SSD with an integrated heatsink delivering up to 7000 MB/s read and 6800 MB/s write speeds

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 6,800 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Style Without Heatsink

Model 2TB M480

  • Up to 7000 MB/s read speed for rapid game loading
  • Up to 6800 MB/s write speed for fast data transfers
  • PS5 compatible heatsink sustains peak performance under load
  • 256-bit AES encryption protects stored data
  • 2TB capacity with 3D NAND in M.2 2280 form factor

PS5-ready heatsink SSD

The SPATIUM M480 PLAY is an M.2 2280 internal drive built with a dual-finish aluminum heatsink that meets PlayStation 5 expansion requirements. It uses 3D NAND flash and a PHISON E18 controller to deliver 2 TB of storage for games and applications. The slim profile fits the console slot without modification.

PCIe 4.0 x4 interface limits

The drive connects through a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 link, so sequential throughput cannot exceed the bandwidth of that standard. Maximum read reaches 7000 MBps and write reaches 6800 MBps only when the host platform provides a full Gen4 connection. Older slots will reduce those speeds to their own ceiling.

2 TB capacity decides fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the 2 TB capacity, which must match the space you need for your game library or workload. Combined with 256-bit AES encryption and the included heatsink, this capacity defines whether the drive satisfies your storage target.

How it compares

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

Price $98.99
Cheaper than about 73% 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 $49.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 97% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineSPATIUM Series
Model nameM480 PS5™ Compatible Heatsink
Part numberSM480N2TBP
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
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Controller chipPHISON E18
Data encryptionAES256 / Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWith HeatSink
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size254 × 127 × 76 mm

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2 TB model or look at a larger capacity?

The M480 PLAY tops out at 2 TB in this listing; if you need more space you would need a different drive.

What do the 7000 MB/s read and 6800 MB/s write figures mean once the drive is installed in my PC or PS5?

They are the peak sequential speeds the PHISON E18 controller can hit over a PCIe 4.0 x4 link; real-world game loads and file copies will be lower but still very fast.

Does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface limit performance on a PCIe 3.0 motherboard?

Yes, the drive will run at PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds on an older board, capping throughput well below the 7000 MB/s headline figure.

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