SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB
Score: 84/100
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB
Score: 80/100Rankings
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.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
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(4) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 560 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 530 MB/s |
Interface | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | SATA 6 Gb/s |
DRAM Cache (Yes/No) | false | true |
Storage(1) | ||
Form Factor | Portable | 2.5-inch |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 49.9 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).
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.
“Transfers my 50GB video projects in under a minute.”
“Survived a rainstorm during a shoot-still works perfectly.”
“Drive died after 60 minutes of use-replaced under warranty, but concerning.”
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.
