SK Hynix P41 Platinum: Fast 2TB M.2 SSD Now More Affordable

Amazon has just slashed the price of the 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVME solid state drive (SSD) to a remarkable $129.99, including shipping. This SSD stands out as one of the fastest PCIe 4.0 options on the market, featuring a dedicated DRAM cache. It offers a significant cost advantage over similar high-performance SSDs, such as the Samsung 990 Pro priced at $168 and the WD SN850X at $154. This makes the SK Hynix P41 Platinum an exceptional choice for enhancing your PlayStation 5 or gaming PC.

SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD

$149.99 save 13% $129.99 at Amazon

While SK Hynix may not be as widely recognized as Samsung or Western Digital, it is a formidable player in the flash memory industry. As a leading South Korean DRAM manufacturer and one of the world's largest memory chipmakers, SK Hynix supplies components to well-known brands like Corsair and G.Skill.

The Platinum P41 represents the pinnacle of SK Hynix's SSD offerings, delivering impressive sustained read speeds of 7,000MB/s and write speeds of 6,500MB/s. It also achieves random read speeds of 1.4 million IOPS and write speeds of 1.3 million IOPS. Unlike many SSDs in its price range, the Platinum P41 includes a dedicated DRAM cache, enhancing its performance and reliability. It has undergone rigorous testing, with 1,000 hours of stress testing and an MTBF of 1.5 million hours, capable of handling up to 1,200TB written. The SSD utilizes an in-house Aries controller and 176-layer TLC NAND flash chips, backed by a robust 5-year warranty.

This is a great PS5 SSD, but you'll want to get a heatsink

The SK Hynix P41 Platinum is an excellent choice as a secondary SSD for your PlayStation 5, easily surpassing Sony's minimum speed recommendation of 5,600MB/s. While it might function without a heatsink, we recommend adding one for optimal performance and peace of mind. A suitable slim PS5 heatsink can be found for just $7.

Prefer Samsung? Then check out their Evo Plus model.

Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD

$184.99 save 30% $129.99 at Amazon

Samsung 990 Evo Plus 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD

$349.99 save 29% $249.99 at Amazon

The Samsung 990 Evo Plus is another top-tier option for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles. It exceeds Sony's speed requirements with sequential read speeds up to 7,250MB/s and write speeds up to 6,300MB/s. Although it lacks a DRAM cache, it compensates with HMB (host memory buffer), ensuring no performance loss for gaming. The 990 Evo Plus offers a compelling alternative to the more expensive 990 Pro.

More SSDs for PS5

For those seeking additional options, explore our top picks for PS5 SSDs:

Corsair MP600 PRO LPX

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Crucial T500

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WD_Black P40

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Lexar NM790

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