Corsair Force Series MP600 Mini 1TB, M.2 2230 / M-Key / PCIe 4.0 x4

The Corsair MP600 Mini (E27T) is a worthwhile update to the original Mini, delivering superior performance and power efficiency. It can also reach 2TB capacities with TLC NAND, a perfect fit for the M.2 2230 form factor.

We have nothing bad to say about the MP600 Mini, except maybe that we’d like to see more. 1TB is the most popular capacity for an M.2 2230 upgrade, particularly on the Steam Deck, so it makes sense that Corsair focused on hitting that point. TLC works well at that capacity for maximum performance, and this hardware is quite efficient, to boot. Currently, Corsair can sell this drive at a lower price than the competition, so this strategy works well. If you need 256GB, we recommend the Rocket 2230; at 512GB, we recommend the TN446, and at 2TB, the Rocket Q4 2230 or S91. Many other options are on the market, including the Solidigm P41 Plus, the WD SN740, and the Micron 2400. These are all technically OEM drives. We would expect none to be as efficient as the drives based on the Phison E21T with Micron flash, whether TLC or QLC. However, they are all viable options if you can get them at a lower price. On the other hand, we would recommend against older drives, including the TN436 and other Kioxia BG5 clones. Generically-branded drives may or may not have newer hardware, but support will likely be limited for them anyway, so they should be considered a last resort - especially if you’re buying from a marketplace like AliExpress. All in all, the MP600 Mini is a solid all-around drive. You can buy it without worry. It’s easy to get, and it’s priced right. Corsair knew what they were doing when they targeted this drive, although we would like to see even more options in this space.