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SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB — USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · 2000/2000 MB/s · 500GB
SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB

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

85
/ 100
From $80
VS
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare wins by 1
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare — PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 2TB
Samsung

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare

PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 2TB

86
/ 100
From $140
Specdex verdict

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB lands at 85 and Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare at 86. That puts Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB if…

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

Pick Samsung 970 EVO Plus 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

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare

Write endurance and long-term dependability

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare leads on endurance (88 vs 84).

Value for money

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB more score per dollar ($80 vs $140).

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB 85
vs
86 Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare

Score breakdown

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB versus Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare — full spec comparison
Spec SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
PCIe 3.0
Capacity
▲ 500GB
2TB
Read/Write
2000/2000 MB/s
3500/3300 MB/s
Release year
2021
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SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 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

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 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: SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB vs Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare

Which is better, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare? +

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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

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

Is Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare worth the price? +

At $140, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.

Does SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 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 better for endurance & reliability, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare? +

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare — leads on endurance (88 vs 84). Write endurance and long-term dependability.

Which is the better value, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB · bare? +

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 500GB — more score per dollar ($80 vs $140). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.