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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SK hynix Platinum P41 500GB PCIe NVMe Gen4 M.2 2280 Internal Gaming SSD, Up to 7,000MB/S, Compact M.2 SSD Form Factor SSD - Internal Solid State Drive with 176-Layer NAND Flash

SK hynix Platinum P41 500GB PCIe NVMe Gen4 M.2 2280 Internal Gaming SSD, Up to 7,000MB/S, Compact M.2 SSD Form Factor SSD - Internal Solid State Drive with 176-Layer NAND Flash

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Digital storage capacity
500 GB
Hard disk interface
Solid State
Connectivity technology
PCIe NVMe 4.0
Brand
SK Hynix
Special features
Trim Support
Hard disk form factor
2280 Inches

⚡7000MB/s read speed

🔋Next-gen power efficiency

🛡️1.5M hours MTBF reliability

Description

🚀 Elevate your rig with the Platinum P41 — speed, stamina, and style in one sleek SSD!

ROCK SOLID RELIABILITY - Backed by a 5-year warranty and 1,000 hours of stress testing, this SSD boasts an impressive 1.5 million hours MTBF and up to 1,200 TBW endurance.
NEXT LEVEL POWER EFFICIENCY - Stay cool and efficient with cutting-edge power management that extends your system’s smooth performance during marathon sessions.
PS 5 READY GAMING POWERHOUSE - Unlock console-level speed and immersion with seamless compatibility for PS5, elevating your gaming experience to the next dimension.
BLAZING FAST PC IE 4 0 SPEEDS - Experience ultra-responsive gaming and workflows with up to 7,000MB/s read and 6,500MB/s write speeds powered by SK hynix HYPERWRITE cache.
EFFORTLESS INSTALLATION CLONING - Get up and running fast with a compact M.2 form factor and SK hynix’s custom Macrium cloning software for hassle-free upgrades.

The SK hynix Platinum P41 500GB PCIe NVMe Gen4 M.2 SSD delivers blazing-fast read speeds up to 7,000MB/s and write speeds up to 6,500MB/s, powered by advanced HYPERWRITE cache technology. Designed for gamers and professionals alike, it offers next-level power efficiency, exceptional durability with a 5-year warranty, and compatibility with PS5. Its compact M.2 2280 form factor and included cloning software make installation seamless, backed by 176-layer NAND flash memory for long-lasting performance.

Specifications

Brand	SK Hynix
Product Dimensions	8 x 2.2 x 0.22 cm; 7 g
Item model number	SHPP41-500GM-2
Manufacturer	SK hynix
Series	SHPP41-500GM-2
Color	Multicolor
Form Factor	Compact
Hard Drive Size	500 GB
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive
Hard Drive Interface	Solid State
Hardware Platform	PCIe 4.0 NVMe
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	7 g

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