Samsung
Samsung 860 EVO 500GB
SATA · 550/520 MB/s · 500GB
85
/ 100
From $50
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, Samsung 860 EVO 500GB 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 Samsung 860 EVO 500GB 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
Samsung 860 EVO 500GB 85
vs 85 Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
Score breakdown
Samsung 860 EVO 500GB
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 | Samsung 860 EVO 500GB | Samsung 870 EVO 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Capacity | ▲ 500GB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 550/520 MB/s | 560/530 MB/s |
| Release year | 2018 | 2020 |
Samsung 860 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
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: Samsung 860 EVO 500GB vs Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
Which is better, Samsung 860 EVO 500GB or Samsung 870 EVO 1TB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 860 EVO 500GB worth the price? +
At $50, Samsung 860 EVO 500GB 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 Samsung 860 EVO 500GB 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.