SK hynix Platinum P51 M.2 NVMe

The SK hynix Platinum P51 M.2 NVMe is a high-end internal SSD designed to leverage the latest in PCIe technology, built for demanding users seeking top-tier performance and reliability. Utilizing the M.2 2280 form factor and operating over a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface with NVMe 2.0 protocol, it delivers cutting-edge storage speed ideal for gaming, content creation, and professional workloads.

At the core of the Platinum P51 is the SK hynix Alistar controller, paired with TLC-based 3D NAND flash and onboard DRAM (DDR4) for optimized data handling and responsiveness. The drive achieves sequential read speeds of up to 14,700MB/s and write speeds of up to 13,400MB/s, pushing the boundaries of PCIe Gen5 performance. It also delivers impressive random performance with IOPS ratings of 2,300K (read) and 2,400K (write), making it suitable for high I/O environments.

To ensure long-term durability and consistent performance, it supports key features like TRIM, garbage collection (GC), SLC caching, DEVSLP, and S.M.A.R.T monitoring. For data protection, the drive includes AES encryption and is supported by dedicated SK hynix software for drive management and maintenance.

Although it does not come with a pre-installed heatsink, the drive is compatible with aftermarket cooling solutions—a consideration for maintaining thermal performance under sustained workloads. It offers a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours, and includes a 5-year limited warranty, underlining its reliability for long-term use.