Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB
Score: 91/100
SanDisk Extreme 2TB
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB is a top-tier PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD offering blazing sequential speeds, strong endurance, and robust security, ideal for high-performance desktops and laptops.
The SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD delivers NVMe-level USB-C performance in a rugged, IP65-rated package, making it a top choice for professionals who need fast, secure, on-the-go storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GB | 2,048 GBbest | |
3,500 MB/sbest | 1,050 MB/s | |
3,300 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/s | |
600,000 IOPSbest | — | |
550,000 IOPSbest | — | |
1,200 TBWbest | — | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6 Wbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 3500 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 3300 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 2048 GB |
Power & Energy(2) | ||
Operating Temp (Min) (°C) | 0 °C | -20 °C |
Operating Temp (Max) (°C) | 70 °C | 85 °C |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 9.07 g | 51 g |
Thickness (mm) | 2.38 mm | 9.7 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers consider it the best overall PCIe 3.0 SSD, praising its speed boost over the 970 EVO and reliable thermal management despite lacking a heatsink.
Users consistently rate it 5-stars for speed and reliability, noting occasional warmth and the missing heatsink as minor drawbacks.
“Windows boots in seconds-faster than I've ever experienced.”
“Installed games load dramatically quicker; feels like a new system.”
“Cloning my old drive was seamless; no driver issues.”
Professional reviewers rate the drive 4.5/5, praising its blazingly fast transfers, rugged IP65 construction, and strong security, while noting its larger size and legacy software.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the speed, ruggedness, and plug-and-play ease, though some report early failures and adapter glitches.
