Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink
PCIe 4.0 · 4125/3325 MB/s · 500GB
Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 2TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink 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 Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink 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
Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsinkSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink more score per dollar ($90 vs $144).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink | Samsung 870 EVO 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | SATA |
| Capacity | ▲ 500GB | 2TB |
| Read/Write | 4125/3325 MB/s | 560/530 MB/s |
| Release year | 2022 | 2020 |
Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink
- +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: Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink vs Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
Which is better, Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink or Samsung 870 EVO 2TB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink worth the price? +
At $90, Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink 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 Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink 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.
Which is the better value, Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink or Samsung 870 EVO 2TB? +
Solidigm P41 Plus 500GB · with heatsink — more score per dollar ($90 vs $144). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.