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Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare — PCIe 4.0 · 7000/5100 MB/s · 4TB
Samsung

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare

PCIe 4.0 · 7000/5100 MB/s · 4TB

86
/ 100
From $360
VS
Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare wins by 1
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB — USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · 2000/2000 MB/s · 2TB
SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · 2000/2000 MB/s · 2TB

85
/ 100
From $231
Specdex verdict

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare lands at 86 and SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB at 85. That puts Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare if…

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

Pick SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB 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

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare

Write endurance and long-term dependability

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare leads on endurance (88 vs 84).

Value for money

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB more score per dollar ($231 vs $360).

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare 86
vs
85 SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB

Score breakdown

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare versus SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB
Interface
PCIe 4.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Capacity
▲ 4TB
2TB
Read/Write
7000/5100 MB/s
2000/2000 MB/s
Release year
—
2021

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · 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

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 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

FAQ: Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare vs SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB

Which is better, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB? +

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare worth the price? +

At $360, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.

Is SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB worth the price? +

At $231, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Does Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 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.

Which is better for endurance & reliability, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB? +

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare — leads on endurance (88 vs 84). Write endurance and long-term dependability.

Which is the better value, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB? +

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 2TB — more score per dollar ($231 vs $360). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.