# SK Hynix Platinum P41: specs and price

**Price (US):** $209.99 (SK Hynix official product page lists "Launch Price" for the 1TB SKU as $209.99 (also 2TB $379.99, 500GB $139.99). priceUsd reflects the 1TB capacity, matching the 1TB reference used for enduranceTbw.), as of 2026-07-11. Among the 9 internal ssds we track it is #4 cheapest of 9; category median $239.99.
**Brand:** SK Hynix
**Released:** 2022
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 37/100, #8 of 10 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $209.99 |
| Brand | SK Hynix |
| Released | 2022 |
| Capacity options (TB) | 0.5, 1, 2 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
| Seq read (Mbps) | 7000 |
| Seq write (Mbps) | 6500 |
| Random read kiops | 1400 |
| Random write kiops | 1300 |
| Nand type | 3D TLC |
| Has dram cache | Yes |
| Endurance tbw | 750 |
| Warranty years | 5 |

## Where it stands

At $210, the SK Hynix Platinum P41 is #4 cheapest of the 9 internal ssds we track, where the median is $239.99. On the spec sheet, its seq read of 7000 Mbps is below the median of the 10, its seq write of 6500 Mbps is below the median of the 10, and its random read kiops of 1400 is below the median of the 7.

## What reviewers say

All three whitelisted testers - Tom's Hardware, StorageReview, and TechPowerUp - benchmarked the SK hynix Platinum P41 hands-on. Tom's Hardware and TechPowerUp rate it the fastest/best PCIe 4.0 SSD they had tested at launch, with class-leading power efficiency. StorageReview's results were more uneven but highlighted category-leading 4K random read (its first consumer SSD past 1M IOPS). All note that sequential/random write throughput trails the fastest rivals and that capacity tops out at 2TB. (Based on 3 reviews, 3 lab-tested, 2022-05-26–2022-07-14.)

Praised: Top-tier overall performance - rated the fastest/best PCIe 4.0 SSD tested at launch; Class-leading power efficiency; Category-leading 4K random read - first consumer SSD past 1M IOPS (StorageReview).
Flagged: Sequential/random write throughput trails the fastest rivals; Capacity tops out at 2TB - no 4TB option; Runs hot under sustained writes; ships without a heatsink (Tom's flags throttling onset ~80C).
Disagreement: Value is contested: Tom's Hardware ('Competitive pricing') and StorageReview ('affordable... good price/performance ratio... a viable choice') treat it as a value pick, while TechPowerUp lists 'Relatively high price' as a con. Thermals also split: TechPowerUp measured 93C under a no-airflow/no-heatsink stress test with 'No thermal throttling' and judged a heatsink 'not needed,' whereas Tom's Hardware saw throttling begin around 80C and flagged 'Runs hot; no heatsink.'
Sources: Tom's Hardware (2022-07-14, tomshardware.com), StorageReview (2022-05-26, storagereview.com), TechPowerUp (2022-06-02, techpowerup.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the SK Hynix Platinum P41?**

All three whitelisted testers - Tom's Hardware, StorageReview, and TechPowerUp - benchmarked the SK hynix Platinum P41 hands-on. Tom's Hardware and TechPowerUp rate it the fastest/best PCIe 4.0 SSD they had tested at launch, with class-leading power efficiency. StorageReview's results were more uneven but highlighted category-leading 4K random read (its first consumer SSD past 1M IOPS). All note that sequential/random write throughput trails the fastest rivals and that capacity tops out at 2TB. Praised: Top-tier overall performance - rated the fastest/best PCIe 4.0 SSD tested at launch; Class-leading power efficiency; Category-leading 4K random read - first consumer SSD past 1M IOPS (StorageReview). Flagged: Sequential/random write throughput trails the fastest rivals; Capacity tops out at 2TB - no 4TB option; Runs hot under sustained writes; ships without a heatsink (Tom's flags throttling onset ~80C). (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)

**How much does the SK Hynix Platinum P41 cost?**

The SK Hynix Platinum P41 has a US price of $209.99 (SK Hynix official product page lists "Launch Price" for the 1TB SKU as $209.99 (also 2TB $379.99, 500GB $139.99). priceUsd reflects the 1TB capacity, matching the 1TB reference used for enduranceTbw.), as of 2026-07-11.

**How does the SK Hynix Platinum P41 compare on price?**

At $210, the SK Hynix Platinum P41 is #4 cheapest of the 9 internal ssds we track, where the median is $239.99.

**When was the SK Hynix Platinum P41 released?**

The SK Hynix Platinum P41 was released 2022.

**What are the SK Hynix Platinum P41's key specs?**

SK Hynix Platinum P41 (SK Hynix): capacityOptionsTb 0.5, 1, 2, formFactor M.2 2280, interface PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe, seqReadMbps 7000, seqWriteMbps 6500. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.

Source: https://ssd.skhynix.com/platinum_p41/ (ssd.skhynix.com, accessed 2026-07-11)
Corroboration: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/sk-hynix-platinum-p41-ssd-review (accessed 2026-07-11)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/internal-ssds/sk-hynix-platinum-p41/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the SK Hynix Platinum P41 price of record was $209.99 as of 2026-07-11 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/internal-ssds/sk-hynix-platinum-p41/
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