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Samsung 860 EVO 500GB — SATA · 550/520 MB/s · 500GB
Samsung

Samsung 860 EVO 500GB

SATA · 550/520 MB/s · 500GB

85
/ 100
From $50
VS
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB — SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 1TB
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Endurance & reliability

Tie

Write endurance and long-term dependability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Samsung 860 EVO 500GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung 860 EVO 500GB more score per dollar ($50 vs $85).

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

Samsung 860 EVO 500GB versus Samsung 870 EVO 1TB — full spec comparison
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.

Which is the better value, Samsung 860 EVO 500GB or Samsung 870 EVO 1TB? +

Samsung 860 EVO 500GB — more score per dollar ($50 vs $85). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.