Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 1TB
Solidigm P41 Plus 2TB
PCIe 4.0 · 4125/3325 MB/s · 2TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB lands at 85 and Solidigm P41 Plus 2TB 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 Solidigm P41 Plus 2TB 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
Samsung 870 EVO 1TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB more score per dollar ($85 vs $202).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 870 EVO 1TB | Solidigm P41 Plus 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 1TB | ▲ 2TB |
| Read/Write | 560/530 MB/s | 4125/3325 MB/s |
| Release year | 2020 | 2022 |
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
Solidigm P41 Plus 2TB
- +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 Solidigm P41 Plus 2TB
Which is better, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB or Solidigm P41 Plus 2TB? +
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 Solidigm P41 Plus 2TB worth the price? +
At $202, Solidigm P41 Plus 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 870 EVO 1TB or Solidigm P41 Plus 2TB 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 Solidigm P41 Plus 2TB? +
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB — more score per dollar ($85 vs $202). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.