Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
Score: 62/100
Seagate One Touch 2TB
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB delivers near-NVMe performance in a pocket-sized, shock-resistant package with hardware encryption and a suite of backup tools, making it ideal for mobile creators. Its main drawbacks are the short cables and lack of a protective case.
The Samsung 870 EVO 500GB SATA SSD provides solid sequential speeds, excellent random I/O, and high endurance in a standard 2.5" form factor, ideal for upgrading legacy systems, though it cannot match NVMe performance and lacks accessories.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
500 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
560 MB/s | 1,030 MB/sbest | |
530 MB/s | 1,030 MB/sbest | |
98,000 IOPSbest | — | |
88,000 IOPSbest | — | |
300 TBWbest | — | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
0.512 GBbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 560 MB/s | 1030 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 530 MB/s | 1030 MB/s |
Interface(1) | ||
Interface | SATA III | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Storage(2) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 2000 GB |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch | Portable external SSD |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers label the 870 EVO as a top-tier SATA SSD, praising its performance, reliability, and robust security features.
Users love the instant speed boost and reliability, but note the inherent SATA speed ceiling and missing accessories.
“like giving an old laptop a new life”
“top-tier SATA SSD”
“Consistent high sequential speeds up to SATA III limits”
Professional reviewers commend the One Touch SSD for its impressive speed, compactness, and robust feature set, noting it delivers near-NVMe performance in a travel-ready package.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the drive's speed, reliability, and ease of use across platforms, especially the seamless Android backup, while noting the short cable and lack of a pouch.
