Samsung 860 EVO 2TB
SATA · 550/520 MB/s · 2TB
Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 2TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 860 EVO 2TB 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 Samsung 860 EVO 2TB 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
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
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 860 EVO 2TB | Samsung 870 EVO 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Capacity | 2TB | 2TB |
| Read/Write | 550/520 MB/s | 560/530 MB/s |
| Release year | 2018 | 2020 |
Samsung 860 EVO 2TB
- +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 2TB
- +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: Samsung 860 EVO 2TB vs Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
Which is better, Samsung 860 EVO 2TB or Samsung 870 EVO 2TB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 860 EVO 2TB worth the price? +
At $144, Samsung 860 EVO 2TB 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 Samsung 860 EVO 2TB 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.