Kingston
Kingston NV2 500GB · bare
PCIe 4.0 · 3500/2800 MB/s · 500GB
85
/ 100
From $70
VS
Samsung
Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 500GB
85
/ 100
From $50
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kingston NV2 500GB · bare lands at 85 and Samsung 870 EVO 500GB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Kingston NV2 500GB · bare if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Pick Samsung 870 EVO 500GB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Kingston NV2 500GB · bare 85
vs 85 Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
Score breakdown
Kingston NV2 500GB · bare
85 read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
85 read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kingston NV2 500GB · bare | Samsung 870 EVO 500GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | SATA |
| Capacity | 500GB | 500GB |
| Read/Write | 3500/2800 MB/s | 560/530 MB/s |
| Release year | 2022 | 2020 |
Kingston NV2 500GB · bare
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 870 EVO 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
FAQ: Kingston NV2 500GB · bare vs Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
Which is better, Kingston NV2 500GB · bare or Samsung 870 EVO 500GB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kingston NV2 500GB · bare worth the price? +
At $70, Kingston NV2 500GB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 870 EVO 500GB worth the price? +
At $50, Samsung 870 EVO 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Does Kingston NV2 500GB · bare or Samsung 870 EVO 500GB 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.