MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO 2TB
Score: 98/100
Kingston SPSD
Score: 95/100Rankings
The MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO 2TB is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD delivering up to 6000 MB/s read and 5000 MB/s write speeds, backed by strong endurance, hardware encryption, and a five-year warranty, though it lacks an included cooling solution.
The Kingston 1TB Dual USB-A/C Portable SSD offers USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 1,050 MB/s read and 950 MB/s write in a 13 g, thumb-drive-sized package with dual connectors, though sustained writes throttle and durability are limited.
| Attribute | MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
6,000 MB/sbest | 1,050 MB/s | |
5,000 MB/sbest | 950 MB/s | |
950,000 IOPSbest | — | |
950,000 IOPSbest | — | |
640 TBWbest | — | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.5 Wbest | — |
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| Attribute | MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 6000 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 5000 MB/s | 950 MB/s |
Interface | PCIe Gen4 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Storage(3) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Form Factor | M.2 2280 | Portable |
NAND Type | TLC | 3D QLC |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Operating Temp (Max) (°C) | 70 °C | 60 °C |
Design & Build(1) | ||
Thickness (mm) | 2.15 mm | 8.6 mm |
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Professional analysts view the SPATIUM M470 PRO as a solid mid-range PCIe 4.0 SSD that offers strong sequential and random performance, excellent endurance, and robust security, though it falls short of flagship models due to its mid-tier controller and lack of an included cooling solution.
Everyday users praise the drive for its rapid boot and game load times, smooth handling of large workloads, and the confidence provided by a five-year warranty and high TBW rating, while recurring complaints focus on thermal throttling and the absence of an included heatsink.
Professional reviewers commend the Kingston Dual Portable SSD for its clever dual-connector design, near-spec USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds, and solid metal construction, calling it a convenient, high-performance alternative to traditional flash drives. However, they note practical drawbacks such as port blocking, fragile caps, lack of environmental sealing, and thermal throttling under sustained load.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's universal compatibility, lightning-fast transfers, and pocket-friendly size, often highlighting how it eliminates the need for cables. Common complaints revolve around the device's tendency to block neighboring ports, the easy loss of protective caps, heat buildup with speed throttling, and the absence of a tether or keychain loop.
“fast boot times, quick game loading, and smooth multitasking.”
“Finally, a drive that works on both my old desktop and new MacBook without hunting for cables.”
“Transferred a 50GB video project in under a minute-way faster than my old flash drive.”
