Western Digital
WD Blue SN5000 4TB
PCIe 4.0 · 5500/5000 MB/s · 4TB
85
/ 100
From $344
VS
Samsung
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 1TB
85
/ 100
From $85
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, WD Blue SN5000 4TB lands at 85 and Samsung 870 EVO 1TB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick WD Blue SN5000 4TB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
Pick Samsung 870 EVO 1TB if…
- ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓3-5 year warranties typical
WD Blue SN5000 4TB 85
vs 85 Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
Score breakdown
WD Blue SN5000 4TB
85 read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
85 read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | WD Blue SN5000 4TB | Samsung 870 EVO 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | SATA |
| Capacity | ▲ 4TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 5500/5000 MB/s | 560/530 MB/s |
| Release year | 2024 | 2020 |
WD Blue SN5000 4TB
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 1TB
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: WD Blue SN5000 4TB vs Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
Which is better, WD Blue SN5000 4TB or Samsung 870 EVO 1TB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is WD Blue SN5000 4TB worth the price? +
At $344, WD Blue SN5000 4TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 870 EVO 1TB worth the price? +
At $85, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.
Does WD Blue SN5000 4TB or Samsung 870 EVO 1TB 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.