In this review we check out the new MSI Spatium M580 Frozr 4TB SSD, and yeah we're a week delayed as DHL once again managed to mess up delivery. Priced between $500 and $550, this SSD competes in the enthusiast class storage market, the PCIe Gen5 NVMe family of SSDs of similar capacity. The MSI Spatium M580 Frozr leverages a controller we tested before, the Phison E26 controller which runs hot. It is built with the latest 3D TLC NAND technology, featuring a 232-layer structure. This advancement is made possible by employing Micron's 232-layer NAND flash, which now operates at 2400 MT/s, a significant step up from the 1600 MT/s flash found in the initial Gen 5 SSDs and thus responsible for the (slightly) faster performing product. Unlike some Gen 5 SSDs that come with active cooling solutions, the MSI model opts for a large, passively cooled heatsink.

This design choice aims to mitigate the drawbacks associated with fan-cooled SSDs, such as noise and additional cabling, and it works, really well even.  Performance-wise, our 4TB test model SSD promises impressive read/write speeds of up to 14 GB/s, attributed to its high-end components and cooling technology. The cooling solution is a standout feature, incorporating a sizeable heatsink with Core Pipes and a well-designed surface area, all under an aesthetically crafted cover. According to MSI, this heatsink can lower SSD temperatures by as much as 20°C, ensuring long sustained performance under heavy loads without overheating. The Spatium M580 Frozr is part of MSI's broader Spatium Gen5 SSD lineup, which also includes models like the M570 and M570 PRO.