Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 2TB
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · 2000/2000 MB/s · 500GB
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 500GB 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 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
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB more score per dollar ($80 vs $144).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 870 EVO 2TB | SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
| Capacity | 2TB | ▲ 500GB |
| Read/Write | 560/530 MB/s | 2000/2000 MB/s |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
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 Pro Portable V2 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 2TB vs SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB
Which is better, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB? +
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 500GB worth the price? +
At $80, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 870 EVO 2TB or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 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.
Which is the better value, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB? +
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB — more score per dollar ($80 vs $144). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.