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Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink — PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 1TB
Samsung

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink

PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 1TB

86
/ 100
From $110
VS
WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare — PCIe 4.0 · 7300/6600 MB/s · 2TB
Western Digital

WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare

PCIe 4.0 · 7300/6600 MB/s · 2TB

86
/ 100
From $180
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink lands at 86 and WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink if…

  • ✓M.2 NVMe
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓TBW scales with capacity

Pick WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare if…

  • ✓M.2 NVMe
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓TBW scales with capacity
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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 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink more score per dollar ($110 vs $180).

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink 86
vs
86 WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare

Score breakdown

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink versus WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare
Interface
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0
Capacity
1TB
▲ 2TB
Read/Write
3500/3300 MB/s
7300/6600 MB/s

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink

Pros
  • +M.2 NVMe
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
  • −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
  • −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
  • −Require heatsinks in many systems

WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare

Pros
  • +M.2 NVMe
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
  • −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
  • −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
  • −Require heatsinks in many systems

FAQ: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink vs WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare

Which is better, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink or WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare? +

Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink worth the price? +

At $110, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.

Is WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare worth the price? +

At $180, WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.

Does Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink or WD Black SN850X 2TB · 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.

Which is the better value, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink or WD Black SN850X 2TB · bare? +

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB · with PS5 heatsink — more score per dollar ($110 vs $180). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.