Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 2TB
SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare
USB 3.2 · 1050/1000 MB/s · 1TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB 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 2TB 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
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 2TB | SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | USB 3.2 |
| Capacity | ▲ 2TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 560/530 MB/s | 1050/1000 MB/s |
| Release year | 2020 | 2020 |
Samsung 870 EVO 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
SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare
- +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 2TB vs SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB · bare
Which is better, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB 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 2TB worth the price? +
At $144, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB 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 2TB 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.