Samsung
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 1TB
85
/ 100
From $85
VS
Samsung
Samsung 870 EVO 4TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 4TB
85
/ 100
From $246
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB lands at 85 and Samsung 870 EVO 4TB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung 870 EVO 1TB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Pick Samsung 870 EVO 4TB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB 85
vs 85 Samsung 870 EVO 4TB
Score breakdown
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
85 read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 870 EVO 4TB
85 read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 870 EVO 1TB | Samsung 870 EVO 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Capacity | 1TB | ▲ 4TB |
| Read/Write | 560/530 MB/s | 560/530 MB/s |
| Release year | 2020 | 2020 |
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
Samsung 870 EVO 4TB
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 870 EVO 1TB vs Samsung 870 EVO 4TB
Which is better, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB or Samsung 870 EVO 4TB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 870 EVO 1TB worth the price? +
At $85, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 870 EVO 4TB worth the price? +
At $246, Samsung 870 EVO 4TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 870 EVO 1TB or Samsung 870 EVO 4TB 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.