This or Samsung 980 Pro?

The Samsung Pro's used to be the easy winner but Samsung started cheaping out by using 3-bit MLC (600 TBW warranty) with the 980 Pro instead of the more robust 2-bit TLC (1,200 TBW warranty) that the previous Pro generations had. Now, the P41 runs cooler, uses less power, is faster, and is just as reliable (750 TBW warranty), if not more, than the 980. It is the new winner.

What would be a suitable external enclosure for this drive?

Dweib McGee's references to "Gen4" I think confuses USB4 and PCIe-4! These P41 SSDs will run at their max NVMe PCIe-4x4 speeds when installed inside a very recent vintage machine that supports PCIe-4 and will NOT when installed into PCIe-3 slot!!! I'm not aware of any NVMe to USB4 (or other Thunderbolt) bridge that yet supports PCIe-4 so you'd likely NOT see much benefit to running a P41 externally compared to the cheaper Hynix P31. That said, any true Thunderbolt or fully compliant USB4 enclosure will provide maximum speed from the computer to the bridge. Avoid any USB3.x housing unless you are running older tech (i.e. much slower) SSDs.

Will this work with early 2015 macbook pro 13" retina?

I believe it should. The P31 was used a lot for 2015 MBP SSD Upgrades. You just need to get an adapter for the NVMe to fit

Does anyone else think the inside of the packaging smells like fruit loops?

Does not taste like fruit loops though 😪

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Platinum P41 PCIe NVMe

Product ID: 437479351

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Brand
SK Hynix
Color
Multicolored
Compatible Devices
Desktop Gaming
Connectivity Technology
PCIe NVMe 4.0
Digital Storage Capacity
1 TB
Hard Disk Description
Solid State

⚡7000MB/s read speed

🔋Next-gen power efficiency

🛡️1.5M hours MTBF reliability

Description

🚀 Unlock elite speed and reliability — don’t get left behind!

ROCK SOLID RELIABILITY - Backed by a 5-year warranty and 1.5 million hours MTBF, engineered for stress-tested endurance.
COMPACT M 2 FORM FACTOR - Sleek 2280 size fits effortlessly into your rig, maximizing space without sacrificing power.
BLAZING FAST GEN 4 SPEEDS - Experience up to 7,000MB/s read and 6,500MB/s write for seamless multitasking and gaming dominance.
EFFORTLESS SETUP CLONING - Includes SK hynix’s custom Macrium cloning software for quick, hassle-free data migration.
POWER EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE - Next-tier power efficiency keeps your system cooler and running longer without compromise.

The SK hynix Platinum P41 1TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 M.2 SSD delivers ultra-fast read speeds up to 7,000MB/s and write speeds up to 6,500MB/s, powered by proprietary HYPERWRITE cache technology. Its compact M.2 2280 form factor ensures easy installation, while next-generation power efficiency and a 5-year warranty backed by rigorous stress testing guarantee long-term reliability and performance for gaming and professional use.

Specifications

ASIN	B09QX6SL2Y
Additional Features	Shock Resistant
Best Sellers Rank	#189 in Internal Solid State Drives
Brand	SK Hynix
Built-In Media	Solid State Drvie, User Guide
Cache Memory Installed Size	1 GB
Color	Multicolored
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Gaming Console, Laptop
Connectivity Technology	PCIe NVMe 4.0
Customer Package Type	FFP Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,922)
Data Transfer Rate	7000 megabytes_per_second
Digital Storage Capacity	1 TB
Enclosure Material	NAND flash memory
Form Factor	M2
Global Trade Identification Number	08809433503025
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor	2280 inches
Hard Disk Interface	Solid State
Hard-Drive Size	1024 GB
Hardware Connectivity	PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	3.15"L x 0.87"W x 0.09"Th
Item Weight	7 g
Manufacturer	SK hynix
Media Speed	6500 megabytes_per_second
Mfr Part Number	SHPP41-1000GM-2
Model Name	SHPP41-1000GM-2
Model Number	SHPP41-1000GM-2
Number of Items	1
Read Speed	7000 megabytes_per_second
Specific Uses For Product	Gaming, Multimedia, Personal
Warranty Description	5 year manufacturer

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