Interface: MZ-V7S500 lists PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe; SHPP41-500GM-2 lists PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe.
Endurance (TBW): MZ-V7S500 lists 300; SHPP41-500GM-2 lists 500.
Sequential read (up to MB/s): MZ-V7S500 lists 3500; SHPP41-500GM-2 lists 7000.
Manufacturer limited warranty: MZ-V7S500 lists 5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first; SHPP41-500GM-2 lists 5 years, subject to manufacturer terms.

A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.

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Manufacturer specifications for MZ-V7S500 and SHPP41-500GM-2
Specification	MZ-V7S500	SHPP41-500GM-2
Manufacturer	Samsung	SK hynix
Product family	970 EVO Plus	Platinum P41
Model number	MZ-V7S500	SHPP41-500GM-2
Capacity (TB)	0.5	0.5
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe	PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe
Form factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Endurance (TBW)	300	500
Sequential read (up to MB/s)	3500	7000
Manufacturer limited warranty	5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first	5 years, subject to manufacturer terms
NAND	Not recorded	176-layer 3D TLC
Heatsink	Not recorded	Not included
PCB sides	Not recorded	Single-sided
Sequential write (up to MB/s)	Not recorded	4700

Compatibility and buying checks

Sequential speeds are manufacturer maxima, not measured game load times. Check your PCIe generation, M.2 dimensions and cooling clearance. The lower of the time or endurance limit normally governs a limited SSD warranty.
Compare new and renewed offers separately. The manufacturer specification does not guarantee the warranty or return policy of a marketplace seller.

Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.

Reviewed 2026-09-08. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.