Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB
Score: 91/100
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB
Score: 84/100Rankings
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 delivers near-internal SSD speeds in a rugged, lightweight package with strong encryption and a generous warranty, making it ideal for mobile creators.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 1,000 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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Performance(4) | ||
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-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
DRAM Cache (Yes/No) | true | false |
Storage(2) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Form Factor | M.2 2280 | Portable |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 9.07 g | 49.9 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.”
TechRadar, PCMag and other reviewers praise its speed, IP65 rating and durability, noting the carabiner loop and 5-year warranty as standout features.
Average rating around 4.5/5; users love the fast transfers and ruggedness but complain about occasional firmware issues and a temperamental adapter.
