Lexar SL600 1TB
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · 2000/2000 MB/s · 1TB
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 1TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Lexar SL600 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 Lexar SL600 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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEndurance & reliability
TieWrite endurance and long-term dependability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Samsung 870 EVO 1TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB more score per dollar ($85 vs $136).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Lexar SL600 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 | 2024 | 2020 |
Lexar SL600 1TB
- +Plug-and-play (portable)
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +3-5 year warranties typical
- −Portable variants are USB-only
- −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
- −DRAM-less drives slower sustained
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
- +Plug-and-play (portable)
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +3-5 year warranties typical
- −Portable variants are USB-only
- −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
- −DRAM-less drives slower sustained
FAQ: Lexar SL600 1TB vs Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
Which is better, Lexar SL600 1TB or Samsung 870 EVO 1TB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Lexar SL600 1TB worth the price? +
At $136, Lexar SL600 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 Lexar SL600 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.
Which is the better value, Lexar SL600 1TB or Samsung 870 EVO 1TB? +
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB — more score per dollar ($85 vs $136). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.