MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB
MSI
Current comparison price
CAD 628Value 59 · Balanced
from 1 offer · checked Oct 17
Capability highlights · price excluded
- S System Drive
- A Game & File Storage
- A Heavy Creative Work
MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB vs TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB
Specifications, performance and current prices compared in Canada · CAD · prices checked through Oct 17, 2026
TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB
TeamGroup
Current comparison price
CAD 520Value 71 · Balanced
from 1 offer · checked Oct 17
Capability highlights · price excluded
- S System Drive
- S Heavy Creative Work
- A Game & File Storage
Key differences at a glance
Capabilityprice excluded
MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB leads in 0 scenarios, TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB in 1, 2 even. TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB is ahead for Heavy Creative Work. View grades →
Valueunder Balanced
TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB has the higher Value under these priorities (71 vs 59).
Pricecurrent market snapshot
TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB costs less right now (CAD 628 vs CAD 520, 17% apart).
How priorities change the comparison MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB has higher Value under 0 presets · TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB under 4 · 0 even
| Priority | MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB | TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 71 | ||
| 25 | 31 | ||
| 60 | 69 | ||
| 22 | 30 |
Pick a preset to compare under it: the whole page follows. Within 2 points counts as even.
Data note: 3 compared facts not tracked
- TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB: NAND type, DRAM cache, Controller
Not tracked means our source data does not have the fact; it is never treated as absent. Inferred figures come from the reference model of the same chip.
Price difference and break-even price
Under Balanced, each product holds or loses the higher Value at one price, with the other held at its current price. Enter the prices you were actually offered to see the answer for your deal.
MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB
Current comparison price
CAD 628 Value 59
MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB matches the Value of TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB (at CAD 520) at CAD 480 or less.
TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB
Current comparison price
CAD 520 Value 71
TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB keeps the higher Value up to CAD 681 (with MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB at CAD 628).
A crossover is a calculation under the active priorities and today's market frame, not a price forecast.
Price comparison: current offers
New offers we track in Canada (CAD), cheapest first, with the date each was checked. Amazon appears as a link only: its price is not shown and never enters Value.
MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB
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TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB
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- CAD 520TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TBNewegg · checked · Affiliate linkGo to offer →
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Performance and key differences
What each product can do for a job, graded S to F with price left out, and the measured indexes behind it.
View full tier list and performance rankings
| MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB | TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
| System Drive | S #43 | S #42 |
| Game & File Storage | A #41 | A #40 |
| Heavy Creative Work | A #45 | S #19 |
| Drive performance | 7,000 | 7,000 |
| Sequential read | 7,000 | 7,000 |
| Sequential write | 5,500 | 6,900 |
Where each one leads
- Lower current price · Higher Value with these priorities
Specifications compared
Facts true of every board a product groups; a range or "varies" marks a fact that differs between boards.
8 identical facts hidden
| MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB | TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | ||
| Sequential write | 5,500 MB/s | 6,900 MB/s |
| Storage and endurance | ||
| NAND type | Micron 176-layer TLC | Not tracked |
| DRAM cache | 2GB DDR4 | Not tracked |
| Controller | Phison PS5018-E18 | Not tracked |
| Product | ||
| Brand | MSI | TeamGroup |
Not tracked means the source data does not have this fact. It is not assumed to be absent.
Which one to choose: where each wins
Conditions drawn from the data above, not a universal recommendation. The better choice depends on which of these matter to you.
MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB fits better when…
No measured advantage in this data. Decide on availability, platform fit or the offer you find.
TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB fits better when…
- the job is Heavy Creative Work: higher capability grade
- Sequential write matters: higher index
- your priorities are Balanced: higher Value
- the budget decides: 17% lower current price
- Sequential write matters: 6,900 MB/s vs 5,500 MB/s
Nearby market alternative
Worth considering instead
Crucial T710 1TB — same S-tier capability for System Drive, about CAD 170 cheaper · Value 100.
Neither of the two above is the only answer — this one clears the same bar for less. ⇄ Compare all three
Questions and methodology
Which one is better, MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB or TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB?
It depends on the question. For capability (price left out) see the grades by use case; for how good the current price is for what you get, see Value under your priorities; and for the cheapest option today, see current prices. This page keeps the three apart and does not name one overall winner.
Which has the higher Value right now?
Under Balanced, TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB has the higher Value (71 vs 59) in the market snapshot of Oct 17, 2026. Value changes with your priorities and with prices.
At what price does the answer change?
Under Balanced, with TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB at its current price, MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB reaches equal Value at CAD 480. It is a calculation, not a price forecast.
Which one is more capable, ignoring price?
MSI SPATIUM M480 2TB leads in 0 scenarios, TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB in 1, 2 even. TeamGroup Cardea A440 2TB is ahead for Heavy Creative Work.
Where can I compare current offers?
The offers section lists every new offer we track for both products in Canada, with the date each price was checked. Open in Compare to add more products.