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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
VS
SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare — USB 3.2 · 1050/1000 MB/s · 1TB
SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare

USB 3.2 · 1050/1000 MB/s · 1TB

85
/ 100
From $136
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB lands at 85 and SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare 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 SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare 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 870 EVO 1TB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung 870 EVO 1TB more score per dollar ($85 vs $136).

Samsung 870 EVO 1TB 85
vs
85 SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare

Score breakdown

Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Samsung 870 EVO 1TB versus SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare
Interface
SATA
USB 3.2
Capacity
1TB
1TB
Read/Write
560/530 MB/s
1050/1000 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

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare

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 SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare

Which is better, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB or SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare? +

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 SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare worth the price? +

At $136, SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Does Samsung 870 EVO 1TB or SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare 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 870 EVO 1TB or SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare? +

Samsung 870 EVO 1TB — more score per dollar ($85 vs $136). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.