Kingston
Kingston NV2 500GB
PCIe 4.0 · 3500/2800 MB/s · 500GB
85
/ 100
From $70
VS
Samsung
Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 2TB
85
/ 100
From $144
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kingston NV2 500GB lands at 85 and Samsung 870 EVO 2TB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Kingston NV2 500GB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Pick Samsung 870 EVO 2TB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Kingston NV2 500GB 85
vs 85 Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
Score breakdown
Kingston NV2 500GB
85 read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
85 read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kingston NV2 500GB | Samsung 870 EVO 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | SATA |
| Capacity | ▲ 500GB | 2TB |
| Read/Write | 3500/2800 MB/s | 560/530 MB/s |
| Release year | 2022 | 2020 |
Kingston NV2 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 870 EVO 2TB
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 vs Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
Which is better, Kingston NV2 500GB or Samsung 870 EVO 2TB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kingston NV2 500GB worth the price? +
At $70, Kingston NV2 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 870 EVO 2TB worth the price? +
At $144, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Does Kingston NV2 500GB or Samsung 870 EVO 2TB 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.