Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB
Score: 91/100
SanDisk Extreme 500GB
Score: 35/100Rankings
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 Extreme Portable SSD 500 GB offers near-top-tier NVMe speeds in a rugged, IP55-rated case with built-in hardware encryption, making it ideal for creators on the move. Some users note a flimsy USB-A adapter, occasional early failures, and thermal warm-up under heavy use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 500 GB | |
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 | 500 GB |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 9.07 g | 52 g |
Thickness (mm) | 2.38 mm | 9.6 mm |
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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 commend the Extreme Portable SSD for delivering near-top tier performance (1050 MB/s) in a rugged, IP55-rated package, emphasizing its suitability for 4K video editing and secure data handling. They note the absence of a metal heatsink as the main drawback, but conclude that passive cooling is adequate for typical use cases.
Everyday users love the SSD's tiny footprint, durability, and speed for photo/video backups, often highlighting the handy carabiner loop. Complaints focus on occasional early failures, a flimsy USB-A adapter, the default exFAT format, and the device warming under heavy use.
