SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SK Hynix
82 Overall Score
vs
KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe M.2 2242
KingSpec
41 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe M.2 2242
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The drive is generally well-received, especially for use in WWAN slots of laptops like ThinkPads and Dells, and in Raspberry Pi setups. Users praise its compatibility, price, and adequate performance for everyday tasks. However, one verified review reported a drive failure after about two years, though the seller's responsive customer service mitigated the issue. Overall, sentiment is positive with a note on reliability concerns.
Pros
- Works in WWAN slots
- Good price
- Adequate speed for daily use
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi
- Easy installation
Cons
- Drive failure after 2 years
- Not the fastest
- DRAM-less design
- Limited to PCIe 2x
Compatibility 6
Value for money 5
Performance 7
Reliability 3
Customer service 1
Installation 2
Scores
Budget
Workstation
Laptop
Gaming
Console
Portable
Specifications
| SK Hynix Platinum P41 | KingSpec 256GB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2242 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x2 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | SK hynix Aries | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong endurance (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong speed (84th percentile)84th %ile
KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe M.2 2242
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average capacity (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe M.2 2242
Verdict
Winner: SK Hynix Platinum P41
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.
