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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
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 1TB — USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · 2000/2000 MB/s · 1TB
SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 1TB

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · 2000/2000 MB/s · 1TB

85
/ 100
From $136
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB lands at 85 and SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 1TB 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 Pro Portable V2 1TB 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

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Samsung 870 EVO 2TB 85
vs
85 SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 1TB

Score breakdown

Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 1TB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Samsung 870 EVO 2TB versus SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 1TB — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 1TB
Interface
SATA
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Capacity
▲ 2TB
1TB
Read/Write
560/530 MB/s
2000/2000 MB/s
Release year
2020
2021

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

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 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

FAQ: Samsung 870 EVO 2TB vs SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 1TB

Which is better, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 1TB? +

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 Pro Portable V2 1TB worth the price? +

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

Does Samsung 870 EVO 2TB or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 1TB 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.