Kingston
Kingston XS2000 1TB
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · 2000/2000 MB/s · 1TB
85
/ 100
From $136
VS
Samsung
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 1TB
85
/ 100
From $85
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kingston XS2000 1TB lands at 85 and Samsung 870 EVO 1TB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Kingston XS2000 1TB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Pick Samsung 870 EVO 1TB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Kingston XS2000 1TB 85
vs 85 Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
Score breakdown
Kingston XS2000 1TB
85 read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
85 read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kingston XS2000 1TB | Samsung 870 EVO 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | SATA |
| Capacity | 1TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 2000/2000 MB/s | 560/530 MB/s |
| Release year | 2021 | 2020 |
Kingston XS2000 1TB
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 1TB
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 XS2000 1TB vs Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
Which is better, Kingston XS2000 1TB or Samsung 870 EVO 1TB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kingston XS2000 1TB worth the price? +
At $136, Kingston XS2000 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 870 EVO 1TB worth the price? +
At $85, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Does Kingston XS2000 1TB or Samsung 870 EVO 1TB 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.