SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB
Score: 84/100
Samsung 870 EVO 500GB
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 500GB SATA SSD provides dependable SATA III performance, strong random IOPS, and robust encryption, making it a solid upgrade for legacy PCs and laptops.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 500 GB | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 560 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 530 MB/s | |
— | 98,000 IOPSbest | |
— | 88,000 IOPSbest | |
— | 300 TBWbest | |
5 yearsbest | 3 years | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2.2 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(3) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 500 GB |
Form Factor | Portable | 2.5-inch |
Warranty Period (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
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 praise the 870 EVO as a top-tier SATA SSD with excellent performance, high endurance, and strong reliability thanks to Samsung's V-NAND and MKX controller.
Users report dramatic speed gains after upgrading from HDDs, noting near-instant boot times and smoother applications, while noting the SATA speed ceiling and missing accessories.
