PNY CS2241 500GB
Prices & availability
Where to buy the PNY CS2241 500GB
| Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&H | New | $110 | 35 | Go to offer → | |
| Newegg | New | $154 | 28 | Go to offer → | |
| Amazon Affiliate | Not tracked | Not tracked | Not ranked | On Amazon | Check on Amazon |
The PNY CS2241 500GB ranks #208 of 378 in-stock solid state drives by Relative Value under the balanced preset in the 2026-09-11 offer frame. Below: how it scores per scenario and what the math says about alternatives.
Is the PNY CS2241 500GB worth it in September 2026? (value analysis)
It sits at #208 of 378 in balanced value — the "would enter" prices above show where it starts beating this frame's leaders. The current top 3 are within 6 points of each other.
Each letter answers “how well does this product handle that job?” — price is never part of it.
Near this price: #8 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 2026-09-11 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 (100) at ≤ | Top value pick here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced | 35 | $34 | $29 | $25 | Crucial T705 4TB |
| System Drive | 10 | $2 | $1 | $1 | Crucial T710 1TB |
| Game & File Storage | 39 | $36 | $30 | $26 | Western Digital Blue SN5000 4TB |
| Heavy Creative Work | 4 | $1 | $1 | $1 | Kingston FURY Renegade G5 4TB |
| Strict Budget | 76 | $104 | $93 | $83 | Patriot P210 256GB |
Relative Value is the 0–100 benefit/cost result computed within the current in-stock frame for each preset; the frame leader is 100 and other products show their relative share. 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.
- 📉 Down 8.3% since tracking began ($120 → $110).
- ↕️ Swing of $54 between $100 (2026-08-23) and $154 (2026-07-18).
Across 52 tracked days we recorded the PNY CS2241 500GB on 52 of them. The lowest tracked offer was $100 on 2026-08-23 and the highest $154 on 2026-07-18. Today's lowest total is $110, 3.8% above the 30-day average of $106. The average offer price across 2 retailers is $132 (20% above the cheapest). Price volatility is volatile (14.7% 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?
- The price targets at the top of this page are calculation thresholds, not forecasts: they say what the competing offers in the 2026-09-11 frame would have to be beaten by under the balanced weighting. Two caveats worth knowing — they move when the rest of the market moves, even if this product's own price doesn't; and hitting a target says the PRICE is good, not that the product suits your job (that's what the tier badges above answer). Change the weighting in the calculator and the targets change with it.
- 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 September 2026?
- That depends on your scenario: its Relative Value ranges across presets in the scenario matrix above (currently #208 of 378 in-stock by balanced value in the 2026-09-11 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: 2026-09-11 · dataset generated 2026-09-11 · formula ssd-value-v1.5-benefit-cost-product · 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 We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.