Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 1TB
Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB
USB 3.2 · 400/400 MB/s · 500GB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB lands at 85 and Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB 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 Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB 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 870 EVO 1TB | Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | USB 3.2 |
| Capacity | 1TB | ▲ 500GB |
| Read/Write | 560/530 MB/s | 400/400 MB/s |
| Release year | 2020 | 2020 |
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
- +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
Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB
- +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 870 EVO 1TB vs Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB
Which is better, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB or Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB? +
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 Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB worth the price? +
At $80, Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 870 EVO 1TB or Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB 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.