SK Hynix Launches First Consumer SSD in Korea... Accelerates Market Capture Steps

Gold P31

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] SK Hynix is launching consumer solid-state drive (SSD) storage devices in the domestic market for the first time.

On the 18th, SK Hynix announced the official release of consumer SSD products 'Gold P31' and 'Gold S31' in the domestic market. SSDs are secondary storage devices that store information using semiconductors such as NAND flash.

The products are part of the Super Core SSD series, which was first introduced in the U.S. market in 2019 and received favorable reviews. The Gold P31 is a high-performance SSD product using the PCIe NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) interface.

Among the PCIe 3rd generation product lineup, it boasts top-level sequential read speeds of 3500MB/s and sequential write speeds of 3200MB/s, with power efficiency also about 236% higher than similar products at 426 MB/s per watt.

PCIe is a slot-type connection that plugs the storage device directly into the motherboard, allowing the SSD to achieve maximum speed while consuming low power.

Specifications of 'Gold P31' and 'Gold S31' products.

In particular, the Gold P31 is equipped with SK Hynix's world-first developed 128-layer NAND flash and proprietary ‘HyperLight technology,’ providing an optimal solution for consumers such as hardcore gamers and creators who seek fast speed and stability. It is available in two capacities: 1TB (terabyte) and 500GB (gigabyte).

The Gold S31, released simultaneously with a SATA interface, is a general-purpose product sold in three capacities: 1TB, 500GB, and 250GB.

It delivers sequential read speeds of 560MB/s and sequential write speeds of 525MB/s, providing stable performance without interruption during various activities such as online learning and video conferencing.

Both products have received high review ratings from consumers in the U.S. and have proven their excellent performance by winning awards hosted by overseas tech media outlets.

Lee Sang-rae, SK Hynix’s head of marketing, said, “SK Hynix SSDs, recognized for their performance and quality by major PC manufacturers worldwide, will offer innovative computing environments to domestic consumers.”