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Samsung 870 EVO 500GB — SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 500GB
Samsung

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB

SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 500GB

85
/ 100
From $50
VS
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink — USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · 2000/2000 MB/s · 500GB
SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · 2000/2000 MB/s · 500GB

85
/ 100
From $100
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 870 EVO 500GB lands at 85 and SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Samsung 870 EVO 500GB if…

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

Pick SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink 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

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB more score per dollar ($50 vs $100).

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB 85
vs
85 SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink

Score breakdown

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB versus SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung 870 EVO 500GB SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink
Interface
SATA
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Capacity
500GB
500GB
Read/Write
560/530 MB/s
2000/2000 MB/s
Release year
2020
2021

Samsung 870 EVO 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

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink

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 500GB vs SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink

Which is better, Samsung 870 EVO 500GB or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink? +

Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung 870 EVO 500GB worth the price? +

At $50, Samsung 870 EVO 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Is SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink worth the price? +

At $100, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Does Samsung 870 EVO 500GB or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink 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 500GB or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB · with heatsink? +

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB — more score per dollar ($50 vs $100). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.