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SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 500GB · bare — USB 3.2 · 1050/1000 MB/s · 500GB
SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 500GB · bare

USB 3.2 · 1050/1000 MB/s · 500GB

85
/ 100
From $80
VS
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
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

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

Pick SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 500GB · bare if…

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

Pick Samsung 870 EVO 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

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB more score per dollar ($50 vs $80).

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 500GB · bare 85
vs
85 Samsung 870 EVO 500GB

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 500GB · bare versus Samsung 870 EVO 500GB — full spec comparison
Spec SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 500GB · bare Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
Interface
USB 3.2
SATA
Capacity
500GB
500GB
Read/Write
1050/1000 MB/s
560/530 MB/s
Release year
2020
2020

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 500GB · bare

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

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

FAQ: SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 500GB · bare vs Samsung 870 EVO 500GB

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

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

Is SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 500GB · bare worth the price? +

At $80, SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 500GB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Is Samsung 870 EVO 500GB worth the price? +

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

Does SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 500GB · bare or Samsung 870 EVO 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, SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 500GB · bare or Samsung 870 EVO 500GB? +

Samsung 870 EVO 500GB — more score per dollar ($50 vs $80). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.