MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 S78-440Q550-P83 2 TB

Compact M.2 NVMe SSD from MSI, a confident mid-range solution for users looking for a balanced drive with PCIe 4.0 support and decent specs. A solid 2TB memory capacity increases the appeal for people who work with large datasets or prefer extra capacity. The MSI SPATIUM M461 operates under the popular Phison E21T controller, specifically designed for affordable yet high-performance NVMe SSDs without DRAM buffer.

Combined with 3D QLC NAND memory, the drive shows decent performance in everyday tasks, including app installation, game launches, and moving large files. The sequential read speed is 5000 MB/s and write speed is 4200 MB/s. This is an average figure for models with a PCIe 4.0 interface and is usually sufficient to unlock the potential of modern systems without being a bottleneck.

Random access figures are also at a decent level: up to 680,000 IOPS for reading and 880,000 IOPS for writing, ensuring the system remains responsive even under multitasking load or while running several resource-intensive applications. The declared write endurance (TBW) is 450 TB, and MTBF is 1.5 million hours, meeting the reliability standard in the mid-range segment. The manufacturer offers a five-year warranty, confirming confidence in the stable performance of the drive over a long period of operation. The universal M.2 2280 form factor ensures compatibility with most modern motherboards and laptops, but it should be noted the absence of a pre-installed heatsink when purchasing.