SK hynix jumps into the consumer M.2 SSD game with the Gold P31, a high-performance PCIe NVMe drive available at a great value.

SK hynix released its first consumer-focused solid-state drive (SSD) — the 2.5-inch SATA Gold S31 — in 2019, and it's been followed up by the Gold P31. This time it's an M.2 NVMe SSD using third-gen PCIe, bringing far better performance for modern laptops and desktop PCs. It's also the world's first consumer flash-based SSD with 128-layer NAND, delivering robust performance and modest power consumption. I've had the Gold P31 installed in my PC for the last couple of weeks, using it for all major storage decisions. Here's what you need to know and, ultimately, whether or not it will make a good fit in your PC.