Best PCIe 3.0 MSI SSDs
PCIe 3.0MSI
There are 4 PCIe 3.0 MSI SSDs compared here.
Why this configuration
A PCIe 3.0 MSI SSD is an affordable NVMe step up from SATA. Gen3 is roughly six times SATA's throughput yet often costs little more, making it the easy default for a first NVMe drive or a laptop that only supports Gen3. MSI specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
Usually chosen for: budget builders, laptop upgraders and anyone leaving SATA behind.
Good fit: mainstream desktop and laptop builds.
Ranked list
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSI SPATIUM M381 1TB | — | — | — | — | Find on Amazon |
| 2 | MSI SPATIUM M380 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | — | — | — | — | Find on Amazon |
| 3 | MSI SPATIUM M371 1TB, 2TB | — | — | — | — | Find on Amazon |
| 4 |  MSI SPATIUM M370 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | — | Phison’s PS5013-E13-31 (1-Core, 4- | — | — | Find on Amazon |
The parts, explained
PCIe 3.0 x4 reaches about 3,500 MB/s — plenty for everyday use and gaming, and cheaper than Gen4.
Staying with MSI means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.