Best 2TB PCIe 4.0 MSI SSDs
There are 5 2TB PCIe 4.0 MSI SSDs compared here. The fastest is the MSI M480 Pro at 7400 MB/s read at 2TB, and the highest-rated for endurance is the MSI SPATIUM M470 (3300 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 5000–7400 MB/s at 2TB.
Why this configuration
A 2TB PCIe 4.0 MSI SSD is a mainstream Gen4 pick. Gen4 is the current default NVMe tier: about 7,000 MB/s, widely supported, and priced for volume. MSI specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
2TB is the current default for people who'd rather not think about free space for a while.
Usually chosen for: most modern desktop and laptop builds.
Good fit: mainstream desktop and laptop builds.
Ranked list
Speeds on this page are the manufacturer's 2TB ratings where published (4 of 5 drives), not the family headline figure. Rated writes at 2TB run 4200–7000 MB/s.
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s (at 2TB) | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MSI SPATIUM M480 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Top-tier | — | 7000 | 1400 | Find on Amazon |
| 2 |  MSI SPATIUM M470 1TB, 2TB | Top-tier | — | 5000 | 3300 | Find on Amazon |
| 3 | MSI SPATIUM M471 1TB, 2TB | Top-tier | — | — | — | Find on Amazon |
| 4 | MSI M480 Pro 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Phison E18 | 7400 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 5 | MSI Spatium M461 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | Value | Phison E21T | 5000 | — | Check price on Amazon |
The parts, explained
2TB is today's sweet spot for large game libraries and creative work.
PCIe 4.0 x4 delivers roughly 7,000 MB/s, the current price-to-performance sweet spot for most builds.
Staying with MSI means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.