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Samsung 870 EVO 2TB — SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 2TB
Samsung

Samsung 870 EVO 2TB

SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 2TB

85
/ 100
From $144
VS
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare wins by 1
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare — PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 1TB
Samsung

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare

PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 1TB

86
/ 100
From $70
Specdex verdict

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB lands at 85 and Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare at 86. That puts Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung 870 EVO 2TB if…

  • ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓3-5 year warranties typical

Pick Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare if…

  • ✓M.2 NVMe
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓TBW scales with capacity
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Winner by scenario

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

Endurance & reliability

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare

Write endurance and long-term dependability

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare leads on endurance (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare more score per dollar ($70 vs $144).

Samsung 870 EVO 2TB 85
vs
86 Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare

Score breakdown

Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Samsung 870 EVO 2TB versus Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung 870 EVO 2TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare
Interface
SATA
PCIe 3.0
Capacity
▲ 2TB
1TB
Read/Write
560/530 MB/s
3500/3300 MB/s
Release year
2020
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Samsung 870 EVO 2TB

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 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare

Pros
  • +M.2 NVMe
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
  • −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
  • −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
  • −Require heatsinks in many systems

FAQ: Samsung 870 EVO 2TB vs Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare

Which is better, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare? +

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung 870 EVO 2TB worth the price? +

At $144, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Is Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare worth the price? +

At $70, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.

Does Samsung 870 EVO 2TB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 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 better for endurance & reliability, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare? +

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare — leads on endurance (88 vs 84). Write endurance and long-term dependability.

Which is the better value, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare? +

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · bare — more score per dollar ($70 vs $144). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.