SK Hynix Platinum P41 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SK Hynix
78 Overall Score
vs
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SK Hynix Platinum P41 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
55 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The SK hynix Platinum P41 SSD receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its speed and the included cloning software, noting a smooth migration from an older drive. However, others report early failures, with one drive dying after two weeks and another user experiencing two failed drives with reduced write speeds. The 5-year warranty and high sequential read speeds are highlighted in Q&A, but reliability concerns dominate the negative reviews.
Pros
- Fast speeds
- Great cloning software
- Easy migration
- 5-year warranty
- High sequential read speeds
Cons
- Early failures
- Cheap quality parts
- Reduced write speeds
- Drive died after 2 weeks
Performance 2
Reliability 3
Cloning software 1
Build quality 1
Warranty 2
Value for money 1
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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Specifications
| SK Hynix Platinum P41 | Samsung 9100 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 5★ |
| 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 | In-House Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
SK Hynix Platinum P41 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 9100 PRO
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.