Drive comparison
MZ-V8V500 vs SHPP41-500GM-2
Samsung 980 0.5TB and SK hynix Platinum P41 0.5TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Samsung
980 0.5TB
MZ-V8V500
PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe · M.2 2280
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Platinum P41 0.5TB
SHPP41-500GM-2
PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe · M.2 2280
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What differs between these models?
- Interface: MZ-V8V500 lists PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe; SHPP41-500GM-2 lists PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe.
- Endurance (TBW): MZ-V8V500 lists 300; SHPP41-500GM-2 lists 500.
- Sequential read (up to MB/s): MZ-V8V500 lists 3100; SHPP41-500GM-2 lists 7000.
- Manufacturer limited warranty: MZ-V8V500 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-V8V500 lists 2600; 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
| Specification | MZ-V8V500 | SHPP41-500GM-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung | SK hynix |
| Product family | 980 | Platinum P41 |
| Model number | MZ-V8V500 | 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) | 3100 | 7000 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first | 5 years, subject to manufacturer terms |
| Sequential write (up to MB/s) | 2600 | 4700 |
| NAND | Not recorded | 176-layer 3D TLC |
| Heatsink | Not recorded | Not included |
| PCB sides | Not recorded | Single-sided |
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.
Manufacturer sources
MZ-V8V500
Samsung 980 manufacturer specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
SHPP41-500GM-2
SK hynix Platinum P41 specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-08. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.