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SSD Specification Duel

SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB vs Samsung 990 Pro (w/ Heatsink) 1 TB

Side-by-side specification comparison with 25 data points analyzed

SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB

SK Hynix

PS5 Ready

Wins

12 ties · 25 specs compared

Champion ►

Samsung 990 Pro (w/ Heatsink) 1 TB

Samsung

PS5 Ready

SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB

Samsung 990 Pro (w/ Heatsink) 1 TB

Performance Specs

Sequential ReadWINNER ►

7,000 MB/s

7,450 MB/s

Sequential WriteWINNER ►

6,500 MB/s

6,900 MB/s

Random Read (IOPS)◄ WINNER

1,400,000 IOPS

1,200,000 IOPS

Random Write (IOPS)WINNER ►

1,300,000 IOPS

1,550,000 IOPS

50 µs

Read Latency

►40 µs

380 µs

Write Latency

►347 µs

Hardware Specs

M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)

Form Factor

M.2 2280 (Single-Sided)

PCIe 4.0 x4

Interface

PCIe 4.0 x4

Aries

Controller

Samsung Pascal

TLC

NAND Flash

TLC

176-layer

Technology

176-layer

DRAM (enabled)

DRAM Cache

DRAM (enabled)

Reliability Specs

5 Years

Warranty

5 Years

Endurance (TBW)◄ WINNER

750 TBW

600 TBW

MTBF— TIE —

1.5 Million Hours

Power Loss Protection

DWPD◄ WINNER

0.4

0.3

Features Specs

AES-256 TCG Opal TCG Pyrite

Encryption

AES-256 TCG Opal

Yes

TRIM Support

Yes

PS5 Compatible

Yes

NVMe 1.4

Protocol

►NVMe 2.0

Power & Value Specs

0.78 W (Idle) 3.8 W (Avg) 5.8 W (Max)

Power Draw

►0.05 W (Idle) Unknown (Avg) 7.8 W (Max)

12 nm

Process Node

►8 nm

May 11th, 2022

Release Date

►Aug 24th, 2022

150 USD◄

Launch Price

179 USD

SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB vs Samsung 990 Pro (w/ Heatsink) 1 TB: Technical Analysis

For real-world multitasking, the SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB edges ahead with 1,400,000 IOPS random read IOPS. Random I/O performance often matters more than sequential speeds for everyday computing.

The SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB offers superior endurance at 750 TBW, making it the better choice for write-intensive workloads like video editing or database applications.

🎮 Gamers take note: The SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB is confirmed PS5 compatible, making it an excellent choice for expanding your PlayStation's storage.

Final Verdict

Samsung 990 Pro (w/ Heatsink) 1 TB Wins

Our pick: The Samsung 990 Pro (w/ Heatsink) 1 TB takes the crown with 9 wins versus 4. It offers the better overall package for most users. However, the SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB remains a solid alternative if you find a better deal or need specific features it offers.

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FAQ

SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB vs Samsung 990 Pro (w/ Heatsink) 1 TB FAQ

Which is faster: SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB or Samsung 990 Pro (w/ Heatsink) 1 TB?

The Samsung 990 Pro (w/ Heatsink) 1 TB is faster with 7,450 MB/s sequential read speed. For most users, this means quicker file transfers and faster game loading.

Which SSD is better for gaming?

The SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB is PS5 compatible and offers excellent gaming performance with 7,000 MB/s read speeds.

Which has better reliability?

The SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB comes with 5 Years warranty while the Samsung 990 Pro (w/ Heatsink) 1 TB offers 5 Years. Check the endurance (TBW) ratings in the specs above for write durability.