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What’s the difference between the MP600 PRO and MP600 PRO XT?

Corsair recently released the MP600 PRO XT. So, how does the new version compare to the similar MP600 PRO?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these Corsair solid state drives.

Quick Summary

The Corsair MP600 PRO XT is faster than the Corsair MP600 PRO at maximum sequential reading, maximum random reading and maximum random writing.

For maximum sequential writing, MP600 PRO XT is faster at the 1 TB and 2 TB capacities while the MP600 PRO is faster at the 4 TB capacity.

The MP600 PRO is also expected to last a little bit longer than the MP600 PRO XT in terms of reliability.

MP600 PRO vs. MP600 PRO XT Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the MP600 PRO and MP600 PRO XT below.

Corsair MP600 PROCorsair MP600 PRO XT
Capacity Options1 TB (CSSD-F1000GBMP600PRO)

2 TB (CSSD-F2000GBMP600PRO)

4 TB (CSSD-F4000GBMP600PRO)
1 TB (CSSD-F1000GBMP600PXT)

2 TB (CSSD-F2000GBMP600PXT)

4 TB (CSSD-F4000GBMP600PXT)
Form Factor M.2 2280 M.2 2280
Cooling SolutionBuilt-in aluminum heatspreaderBuilt-in aluminum heatspreader
InterfacePCIe Gen 4.0 x4PCIe Gen 4.0 x4
Memory Components3D TLC3D TLC
EncryptionAES 256-bitAES 256-bit
Maximum Sequential Read Speed1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second

2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second

4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second
1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second

2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second

4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 5,500 MB per second

2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 6,550 MB per second

4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 6,850 MB per second
1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 5,800 MB per second

2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 6,800 MB per second

4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 6,800 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 360K IOPS

2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 660K IOPS

4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 650K IOPS
1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 900K IOPS

2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1000K IOPS

4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1000K IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 780K IOPS

2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 800K IOPS

4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 700K IOPS
1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS

2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS

4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS
Endurance1 TB MP600 PRO: 700 TBW

2 TB MP600 PRO: 1400 TBW

4 TB MP600 PRO: 3000 TBW
1 TB MP600 PRO XT: 700 TBW

2 TB MP600 PRO XT: 1400 TBW

4 TB MP600 PRO XT: 3000 TBW
Reliability1,700,000 hours MTBF1,600,000 hours MTBF
Operating Temperature0℃ to 70℃0℃ to 70℃
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Operating Humidity90% RH (40°C)90% RH (40°C)
Storage Humidity93% RH (40°C)93% RH (40°C)
Shock Resistance1500 G1500 G
Vibration Resistance0 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G0 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G
Warranty5-year warranty5-year warranty
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Capacity Options

Both products are available in capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB.

You can find the model numbers attached to each capacity for both storage drives below:

Corsair MP600 Pro:

  • 1 TB (CSSD-F1000GBMP600PRO)
  • 2 TB (CSSD-F2000GBMP600PRO)
  • 4 TB (CSSD-F4000GBMP600PRO)

Corsair MP600 PRO XT:

  • 1 TB (CSSD-F1000GBMP600PXT)
  • 2 TB (CSSD-F2000GBMP600PXT)
  • 4 TB (CSSD-F4000GBMP600PXT)

Form Factor

The MP600 Pro and MP600 PRO XT both utilize the M.2 2280 form factor.

Cooling Solution

When it comes to the cooling solution, the two internal solid state drives are both equipped with a built-in aluminum heatspreader.

Interface

Both Corsair SSDs also use the PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 interface.

Memory Components

As for the memory components, the MP600 PRO and MP600 PRO XT both use 3D TLC.

Encryption

For the encryption, AES 256-bit is used for these storage products.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The MP600 PRO XT is 100 MB per second faster, or 1.43% faster, than the MP600 PRO at maximum sequential reading.

You can find the max sequential read speed specifications for each capacity of both SSDs below:

  • 1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second
  • 1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

When you compare the same capacity options, the 1 TB MP600 PRO XT is 300 MB per second faster, or 5.45% faster, than the 1 TB MP600 Pro at maximum sequential writing.

The 2 TB MP600 PRO XT is also 250 MB per second faster, or 3.82% faster, than the 2 TB MP600 PRO.

On the other hand, the 4 TB MP600 PRO is 50 MB per second faster, or 0.74% faster, than the 4 TB MP600 PRO.

You can take a look at the maximum sequential write speed specs below:

  • 1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 5,500 MB per second
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 6,550 MB per second
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 6,850 MB per second
  • 1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 5,800 MB per second
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 6,800 MB per second
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 6,800 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed

As for maximum random reading, the 1 TB MP600 PRO XT is 540K IOPS faster, or 150% faster, than the 1 TB MP600 PRO.

Furthermore, the 2 TB MP600 PRO XT is 340K IOPS faster, or 51.52% faster, than the 2 TB MP600 PRO.

Finally, the 4 TB MP600 PRO XT is 350K IOPS faster, or 53.85% faster, than the 4 TB MP600 PRO.

You can check out the maximum random read speeds below:

  • 1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 360K IOPS
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 660K IOPS
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 650K IOPS
  • 1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 900K IOPS
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1000K IOPS
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1000K IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

For maximum random writing, the 1 TB MP600 PRO XT is 420K IOPS faster, or 53.85% faster, than the 1 TB MP600 PRO.

The 2 TB MP600 PRO XT is also 400K IOPS faster, or 50% faster, than the 2 TB MP600 PRO.

Lastly, the 4 TB MP600 PRO XT is 500K IOPS faster, or 71.43% faster, than the 4 TB MP600 PRO XT.

You can find the maximum random writing speeds below:

  • 1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 780K IOPS
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 800K IOPS
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 700K IOPS
  • 1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS

Endurance

The MP600 PRO and MP600 PRO XT have identical endurance when you compare the same capacity options. Page BreakYou can check out the endurance specifications below:

  • 1 TB MP600 PRO: 700 TBW
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO: 1400 TBW
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO: 3000 TBW
  • 1 TB MP600 PRO XT: 700 TBW
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: 1400 TBW
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: 3000 TBW

Reliability

When it comes to reliability, the MP600 Pro has a Mean Time Between Failures rating that is 100,000 hours longer than the MP600 PRO XT.

You can take a look at the MTBF specs below:

  • MP600 Pro: 1,700,000 hours MTBF
  • MP600 PRO XT: 1,600,000 hours MTBF

Operating Temperature

In terms of operating temperature, the MP600 Pro and MP600 PRO XT have the same range at 0℃ to 70℃.

Storage Temperature

The storage temperature ranges are also identical for both of these Corsair SSDs at -40°C to 85°C.

Operating Humidity

Furthermore, the operating humidity is the same at 90% RH (40°C).

Storage Humidity

The storage humidity for the MP600 Pro and MP600 PRO XT are also identical at 93% RH (40°C).

Shock Resistance

The shock resistance for both internal storage drives has been rated at 1500 G.

Vibration Resistance

Both Corsair SSDs also have the same vibration resistance at 20 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G.

Warranty

The Corsair MP600 PRO M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen. 4 x4 Solid State Drive and Corsair MP600 PRO XT M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen. 4 x4 Solid State Drive each comes with a 5-year warranty.

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