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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
Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB — PCIe 4.0 · 7000/6500 MB/s · 500GB
Solidigm

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB

PCIe 4.0 · 7000/6500 MB/s · 500GB

85
/ 100
From $70
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB lands at 85 and Solidigm P44 Pro 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 Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB 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

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB more score per dollar ($70 vs $144).

Samsung 870 EVO 2TB 85
vs
85 Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB

Score breakdown

Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Samsung 870 EVO 2TB versus Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung 870 EVO 2TB Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB
Interface
SATA
PCIe 4.0
Capacity
2TB
▲ 500GB
Read/Write
560/530 MB/s
7000/6500 MB/s
Release year
2020
2022

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

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB

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 Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB

Which is better, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB or Solidigm P44 Pro 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 Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB worth the price? +

At $70, Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Does Samsung 870 EVO 2TB or Solidigm P44 Pro 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 Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB? +

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB — more score per dollar ($70 vs $144). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.