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ADATA SE920 500GB — USB4 · 3800/3700 MB/s · 500GB
ADATA

ADATA SE920 500GB

USB4 · 3800/3700 MB/s · 500GB

90
/ 100
From $180
VS
ADATA SE920 500GB wins by 4
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare — PCIe 4.0/5.0 · 7250/6300 MB/s · 1TB
Samsung

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare

PCIe 4.0/5.0 · 7250/6300 MB/s · 1TB

86
/ 100
From $90
Specdex verdict

ADATA SE920 500GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ADATA SE920 500GB lands at 90 and Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare at 86. That puts ADATA SE920 500GB ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ADATA SE920 500GB if…

  • ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓3-5 year warranties typical

Pick Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare if…

  • ✓M.2 NVMe
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓TBW scales with capacity
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Endurance & reliability

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare

Write endurance and long-term dependability

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare leads on endurance (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare more score per dollar ($90 vs $180).

ADATA SE920 500GB 90
vs
86 Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare

Score breakdown

ADATA SE920 500GB
90
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ADATA SE920 500GB versus Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare — full spec comparison
Spec ADATA SE920 500GB Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare
Interface
USB4
PCIe 4.0/5.0
Capacity
▲ 500GB
1TB
Read/Write
3800/3700 MB/s
7250/6300 MB/s
Release year
2024
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ADATA SE920 500GB

Pros
  • +Plug-and-play (portable)
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +3-5 year warranties typical
Cons
  • −Portable variants are USB-only
  • −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
  • −DRAM-less drives slower sustained

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare

Pros
  • +M.2 NVMe
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
  • −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
  • −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
  • −Require heatsinks in many systems

FAQ: ADATA SE920 500GB vs Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare

Which is better, ADATA SE920 500GB or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare? +

ADATA SE920 500GB scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ADATA SE920 500GB worth the price? +

At $180, ADATA SE920 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in read.

Is Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare worth the price? +

At $90, Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.

Does ADATA SE920 500GB or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for endurance & reliability, ADATA SE920 500GB or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare? +

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare — leads on endurance (88 vs 84). Write endurance and long-term dependability.

Which is the better value, ADATA SE920 500GB or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare? +

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB · bare — more score per dollar ($90 vs $180). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.