SanDisk Extreme 2TB
Score: 80/100
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
Score: 80/100Rankings
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.
The Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SATA SSD offers near-maximum SATA III performance, strong random IOPS, high endurance, and robust encryption, making it a top choice for upgrading legacy desktops and laptops.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,048 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 560 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 530 MB/s | |
— | 98,000 IOPSbest | |
— | 88,000 IOPSbest | |
— | 600 TBWbest | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2.5 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 560 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 530 MB/s |
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | SATA 6 Gb/s |
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2048 GB | 1000 GB |
Power & Energy(2) | ||
Operating Temp (Min) (°C) | -20 °C | 0 °C |
Operating Temp (Max) (°C) | 85 °C | 70 °C |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 51 g | 45.0 g |
Thickness (mm) | 9.7 mm | 69.85 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers hail the 870 EVO as the premier SATA SSD, emphasizing its record-setting 4K random performance, reliable V-NAND controller, and the comprehensive Magician suite.
Everyday users praise dramatically faster boot times and system responsiveness, while noting the missing SATA cable and occasional slowdown when the drive fills up.
“Blazingly fast file transfers, rugged design, and strong security features, making it an excellent choice for professionals and content creators.”
“a workhorse”
“dead paperweight”
