Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB
USB 3.2 · 400/400 MB/s · 1TB
Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 2TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB lands at 85 and Samsung 870 EVO 2TB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Pick Samsung 870 EVO 2TB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEndurance & reliability
TieWrite endurance and long-term dependability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB | Samsung 870 EVO 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | USB 3.2 | SATA |
| Capacity | 1TB | ▲ 2TB |
| Read/Write | 400/400 MB/s | 560/530 MB/s |
| Release year | 2020 | 2020 |
Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB
- +Plug-and-play (portable)
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +3-5 year warranties typical
- −Portable variants are USB-only
- −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
- −DRAM-less drives slower sustained
Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
- +Plug-and-play (portable)
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +3-5 year warranties typical
- −Portable variants are USB-only
- −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
- −DRAM-less drives slower sustained
FAQ: Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB vs Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
Which is better, Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB or Samsung 870 EVO 2TB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB worth the price? +
At $136, Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 870 EVO 2TB worth the price? +
At $144, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Does Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB or Samsung 870 EVO 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.