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SSD Specification Duel

Samsung PM981 1 TB vs SK Hynix PC601 1 TB

Side-by-side specification comparison with 24 data points analyzed

Samsung PM981 1 TB

Samsung PM981 1 TB

Samsung

7
Wins
:
7
Wins
10 ties · 24 specs compared
Dead Heat
SK Hynix PC601 1 TB

SK Hynix PC601 1 TB

SK Hynix

Samsung PM981 1 TB
SK Hynix PC601 1 TB

Performance Specs

Sequential ReadWINNER ►
3,200 MB/s
3,400 MB/s
Sequential WriteWINNER ►
2,400 MB/s
2,500 MB/s
Random Read (IOPS)WINNER ►
380,000 IOPS
510,000 IOPS
Random Write (IOPS)— TIE —
440,000 IOPS
440,000 IOPS
45 µs
Read Latency
90 µs
700 µs
Write Latency
1100 µs

Hardware Specs

M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)
Form Factor
M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)
PCIe 3.0 x4
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4
Samsung Phoenix
Controller
Cepheus Plus
TLC
NAND Flash
TLC
64-layer
Technology
48-layer
DRAM (enabled)
DRAM Cache
DRAM (enabled)

Reliability Specs

3 Years
Warranty
5 Years
Endurance (TBW)— TIE —
Unknown
Unknown
MTBF◄ WINNER
1.5 Million Hours
N/A
No
Power Loss Protection
No

Features Specs

AES-256 TCG Opal
Encryption
Unknown
Yes
TRIM Support
Yes
No
PS5 Compatible
No
NVMe 1.2
Protocol
NVMe 1.3

Power & Value Specs

Unknown (Idle) Unknown (Avg) 5.9 W (Max)
Power Draw
Unknown
14 nm
Process Node
28 nm
Aug 2017
Release Date
May 30th, 2019
179 USD
Launch Price
N/A
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Samsung PM981 1 TB vs SK Hynix PC601 1 TB: Technical Analysis

For real-world multitasking, the SK Hynix PC601 1 TB edges ahead with 510,000 IOPS random read IOPS. Random I/O performance often matters more than sequential speeds for everyday computing.

Final Verdict

Samsung PM981 1 TB vs SK Hynix PC601 1 TB: Dead Heat

This is a close matchup. The Samsung PM981 1 TB wins in 7 categories while the SK Hynix PC601 1 TB takes 7. Both are excellent choices — your decision should come down to price, availability, and specific feature priorities.

FAQ

Samsung PM981 1 TB vs SK Hynix PC601 1 TB FAQ

Which is faster: Samsung PM981 1 TB or SK Hynix PC601 1 TB?

The SK Hynix PC601 1 TB is faster with 3,400 MB/s sequential read speed. For most users, this means quicker file transfers and faster game loading.

Which SSD is better for gaming?

Both drives work well for PC gaming. Choose based on your interface compatibility (NVMe vs SATA) and budget.

Which has better reliability?

The Samsung PM981 1 TB comes with 3 Years warranty while the SK Hynix PC601 1 TB offers 5 Years. Check the endurance (TBW) ratings in the specs above for write durability.

Where can I buy these SSDs in Kenya?

Use the "Check Availability" buttons above to inquire about current stock and pricing. We can source most SSDs on request with delivery across Kenya.