Samsung
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB
PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 2TB
86
/ 100
From $616
VS
Crucial T700 2TB wins by 6
Crucial
Crucial T700 2TB
PCIe 5.0 · 12400/11800 MB/s · 2TB
92
/ 100
From $360
Specdex verdict
Crucial T700 2TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB lands at 86 and Crucial T700 2TB at 92. That puts Crucial T700 2TB ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Crucial T700 2TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB 86
vs 92 Crucial T700 2TB
Score breakdown
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Crucial T700 2TB
92 read 98
write 96
endurance 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB | Crucial T700 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | ▲ 8TB | 2TB |
| Read/Write | 3500/3300 MB/s | 12400/11800 MB/s |
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB
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
Crucial T700 2TB
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 8TB vs Crucial T700 2TB
Which is better, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB or Crucial T700 2TB? +
Crucial T700 2TB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB worth the price? +
At $616, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Crucial T700 2TB worth the price? +
At $360, Crucial T700 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB or Crucial T700 2TB 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.