Kimathi St, Nairobi
0796514058
SSD Specification Duel

MSI Spatium M450 500 GB vs Samsung PM9B1 256 GB

Side-by-side specification comparison with 25 data points analyzed

MSI Spatium M450 500 GB

MSI Spatium M450 500 GB

Micron

PS5 Ready
9
Wins
:
7
Wins
9 ties · 25 specs compared
◄ Champion
Samsung PM9B1 256 GB

Samsung PM9B1 256 GB

Samsung

PS5 Ready
MSI Spatium M450 500 GB
Samsung PM9B1 256 GB

Performance Specs

Sequential Read◄ WINNER
3,600 MB/s
3,300 MB/s
Sequential Write◄ WINNER
2,300 MB/s
1,250 MB/s
Random Read (IOPS)◄ WINNER
300,000 IOPS
240,000 IOPS
Random Write (IOPS)◄ WINNER
550,000 IOPS
400,000 IOPS
56 µs
Read Latency
45 µs
502 µs
Write Latency
390 µs

Hardware Specs

M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)
Form Factor
M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)
PCIe 4.0 x4
Interface
PCIe 4.0 x4
Phison E19T
Controller
88SS1322
TLC
NAND Flash
TLC
176-layer
Technology
128-layer
HMB (enabled)
DRAM Cache
HMB (enabled)

Reliability Specs

5 Years
Warranty
Unknown
Endurance (TBW)◄ WINNER
300 TBW
Unknown
MTBF◄ WINNER
1.5 Million Hours
N/A
No
Power Loss Protection
No
DWPD◄ WINNER
0.3
N/A

Features Specs

TCG Pyrite
Encryption
AES-256 TCG Pyrite
Yes
TRIM Support
Yes
Yes
PS5 Compatible
Yes
NVMe 1.4
Protocol
NVMe 1.4

Power & Value Specs

0.04 W (Idle) Unknown (Avg) 3.4 W (Max)
Power Draw
Unknown
28 nm
Process Node
19 nm
Feb 2022
Release Date
2022
60 USD
Launch Price
N/A
01

MSI Spatium M450 500 GB vs Samsung PM9B1 256 GB: Technical Analysis

For real-world multitasking, the MSI Spatium M450 500 GB edges ahead with 300,000 IOPS random read IOPS. Random I/O performance often matters more than sequential speeds for everyday computing.

🎮 Gamers take note: The MSI Spatium M450 500 GB is confirmed PS5 compatible, making it an excellent choice for expanding your PlayStation's storage.

Final Verdict

MSI Spatium M450 500 GB Wins

This is a close matchup. The MSI Spatium M450 500 GB wins in 9 categories while the Samsung PM9B1 256 GB takes 7. Both are excellent choices — your decision should come down to price, availability, and specific feature priorities.

FAQ

MSI Spatium M450 500 GB vs Samsung PM9B1 256 GB FAQ

Which is faster: MSI Spatium M450 500 GB or Samsung PM9B1 256 GB?

The MSI Spatium M450 500 GB is faster with 3,600 MB/s sequential read speed. For most users, this means quicker file transfers and faster game loading.

Which SSD is better for gaming?

The MSI Spatium M450 500 GB is PS5 compatible and offers excellent gaming performance with 3,600 MB/s read speeds.

Which has better reliability?

The MSI Spatium M450 500 GB comes with 5 Years warranty while the Samsung PM9B1 256 GB offers Unknown. Check the endurance (TBW) ratings in the specs above for write durability.

Where can I buy these SSDs in Kenya?

Use the "Check Availability" buttons above to inquire about current stock and pricing. We can source most SSDs on request with delivery across Kenya.