Amazon has just slashed the price of the 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD to an incredible $129.99. This premium SSD outperforms competitors like Samsung's 990 Pro ($168) and WD's SN850X ($154), making it an exceptional value for gamers upgrading their PlayStation 5 or gaming PC storage.
SK Hynix P41 Platinum 2TB M.2 SSD for $129.99
SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD
11$149.99 save 13%$129.99 at Amazon
While perhaps less well-known than Samsung or Western Digital among consumers, SK Hynix is actually one of the world's leading memory manufacturers. As a major South Korean semiconductor company, they supply components for brands like Corsair and G.Skill.
The P41 represents SK Hynix's flagship SSD, delivering blistering speeds of 7,000MB/s read and 6,500MB/s write, with exceptional 1.4M/1.3M IOPS random read/write performance. Unlike many DRAM-less budget SSDs, the P41 features built-in DRAM cache for superior performance consistency. Rigorously tested for 1,000 hours with a 1.5M hour MTBF rating and 1,200TBW endurance, it utilizes SK Hynix's proprietary Aries controller and 176-layer TLC NAND flash, backed by a generous 5-year warranty.
Perfect for PS5 (Just Add a Heatsink)
With speeds far exceeding Sony's recommended 5,600MB/s threshold, the P41 makes an excellent PS5 storage upgrade. While it may function without one, we strongly recommend pairing it with a $7 heatsink for optimal thermal performance and peace of mind.
Alternative Option: Samsung 990 Evo Plus
Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD
6$184.99 save 30%$129.99 at Amazon
Samsung 990 Evo Plus 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD
2$349.99 save 29%$249.99 at Amazon
The Samsung 990 Evo Plus offers slightly faster 7,250MB/s reads and 6,300MB/s writes compared to its SK Hynix counterpart. While it lacks DRAM cache (using HMB technology instead), this makes no noticeable difference for PS5 use. At the same price point, it provides an excellent alternative for those who prefer Samsung's ecosystem.
More PS5 SSD Options
Looking for additional choices? Here are our top PS5-compatible SSD recommendations:
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