Interface: MZ-V8P500 lists PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.3c; SHPP41-500GM-2 lists PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe.
Manufacturer limited warranty: MZ-V8P500 lists 5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first; SHPP41-500GM-2 lists 5 years, subject to manufacturer terms.
Sequential write (up to MB/s): MZ-V8P500 lists 5000; SHPP41-500GM-2 lists 4700.

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

Specifications side by side

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Manufacturer specifications for MZ-V8P500 and SHPP41-500GM-2
Specification	MZ-V8P500	SHPP41-500GM-2
Manufacturer	Samsung	SK hynix
Product family	980 PRO	Platinum P41
Model number	MZ-V8P500	SHPP41-500GM-2
Capacity (TB)	0.5	0.5
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.3c	PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe
Form factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Sequential read (up to MB/s)	7000	7000
Manufacturer limited warranty	5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first	5 years, subject to manufacturer terms
Sequential write (up to MB/s)	5000	4700
NAND	Not recorded	176-layer 3D TLC
Heatsink	Not recorded	Not included
PCB sides	Not recorded	Single-sided
Endurance (TBW)	Not recorded	500

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.