The Western Digital WD Black SN8100 2TB is the objective winner of this comparison, securing three spec victories against one for the SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB. The most impactful advantage for the Western Digital WD Black SN8100 2TB is its sequential write speed, which is 115% better than that of its competitor. While the SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB holds a 54% advantage in MSRP, the superior write performance makes the Western Digital drive the more capable hardware option.

Users who prioritize high-speed data writing for intensive tasks should choose the Western Digital WD Black SN8100 2TB to leverage its significant sequential write advantage. Conversely, the SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB is the better choice for budget-conscious buyers who want to capitalize on its 54% better MSRP. Selecting between these two drives depends entirely on whether your primary requirement is maximizing write performance or minimizing the initial cost of your storage solution.