PNY CS2241 500GB
Prices & availability
Where to buy the PNY CS2241 500GB
| Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&H | New | $110 | 52 | Go to offer → | |
| Newegg | New | $154 | 39 | Go to offer → |
The PNY CS2241 500GB ranks #129 of 286 in-stock solid state drives by Relative Value under the balanced preset in the 2026-08-13 offer frame. Below: how it scores per scenario and what the math says about alternatives.
Is the PNY CS2241 500GB worth it in August 2026? (value analysis)
It sits at #129 of 286 in balanced value. The current top 3 are within 5 points of each other, so leadership here is genuinely close.
Each letter answers “how well does this product handle that job?” — price is never part of it.
Near this price: #7 value · #6 capability within ±15% of this price · ±15% band
Scenario Tiers grade capability for each use — price excluded, identical to the tier list.
The scenario matrix below adds prices from the 2026-08-13 offer frame back in as Relative Value.
Value and price targets for every scenario (detailed table)
| Scenario (preset) | Relative Value | Strong Value at ≤ | Excellent Value at ≤ | Market-leading Value at ≤ | Top value pick here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced | 52 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Crucial T710 1TB | ||
| System Drive | 32 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Crucial T710 1TB | ||
| Game & File Storage | 53 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | TeamGroup MP44Q 4TB | ||
| Heavy Creative Work | 26 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Crucial T710 4TB | ||
| Strict Budget | 53 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Patriot P220 256GB | ||
Relative Value is computed within the current in-stock set for each preset (leader = 100). Target prices are calculation thresholds under today's dataset; where none exist, the row says so instead of showing blanks. Recalculated on every data refresh.
Price & value history
What we actually observed — lowest tracked offer, average offer price, and value/rank position among products on sale now in this category.
- 🔥 At its tracked low. We have not observed the PNY CS2241 500GB below $110 since 2026-07-15.
- 📉 Down 8.3% since tracking began ($120 → $110).
- ↕️ Swing of $44 between $110 (2026-07-28) and $154 (2026-07-18).
Across 24 tracked days we recorded the PNY CS2241 500GB on 24 of them. The lowest tracked offer was $110 on 2026-07-28 and the highest $154 on 2026-07-18. Today's lowest total is $110, 11.3% below the 24-day average of $124. The average offer price across 2 retailers is $132 (20% above the cheapest). Price volatility is volatile (15.9% CV).
Prices are the cheapest total (item plus shipping) we recorded for a New, in-stock offer on that day. Value and rank here are measured against products on sale now — the set this product actually competes in — so they will not match a Value Score computed over the whole catalogue elsewhere on this page. A previous-generation part is ranked among previous-generation parts, because that is the choice a buyer of one is actually making.
PNY CS2241 500GB interface, form factor & heatsink compatibility
| Interface | M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Form factor | M.2-2280 |
| Capacity | 500 GB |
| Sequential read / write | 4700 / 1700 MB/s |
| Endurance | 300 TBW |
| DRAM cache | Yes |
| Heatsink included | No |
Confirm the physical M.2/SATA form factor and interface your motherboard or laptop accepts. A newer PCIe drive can usually negotiate down to an older PCIe link, but its peak speed will be limited by that slot; check heatsink clearance before buying a heatsink model.
Best alternatives to the PNY CS2241 500GB at similar prices
Chosen for System Drive, not for general performance — a product that suits a different job is not an alternative here. Tiers come from the same rubric as the tier list; products we can't grade for this job are left out rather than guessed at. Prices use the page's dated offer frame.
FAQ
- What is a good price for the PNY CS2241 500GB right now?
- No realistic price brings the PNY CS2241 500GB to an 80+ Relative Value under the balanced weighting in the 2026-08-13 offer frame — other in-stock products dominate it on performance-per-dollar. That is a statement about this market frame, not about the product: check the scenario matrix, where different priorities can put it ahead.
- Where can I buy the PNY CS2241 500GB?
- We track 2 offer(s) across stores, variants and conditions — the first 2 useful price highlights are shown above, which is the complete currently tracked set. Each row keeps its own checked date; always confirm the final price at the retailer.
- Is the PNY CS2241 500GB worth it in August 2026?
- That depends on your scenario: its Relative Value ranges across presets in the scenario matrix above (currently #129 of 286 in-stock by balanced value in the 2026-08-13 offer frame). Use the live calculator to weigh your own priorities.
- Will the PNY CS2241 500GB fit my PC or laptop?
- It uses M.2-2280 over M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4. Confirm both the physical slot and interface; an older PCIe slot can cap a newer drive's peak speed, and heatsink versions need extra clearance.
- What is the PNY CS2241 500GB best suited for?
- It is a 500GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 drive rated for 4700 / 1700 MB/s sequential read/write. The scenario tiers separately grade system-drive responsiveness, game/file storage and heavy write work.
Offer frame: 2026-08-13 · dataset generated 2026-08-13 · formula ssd-value-v1 · Value Score is an estimate based on our current dataset, selected weights, market prices and methodology — not an official product rating or a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology · Report a data error