SanDisk Extreme
Score: 87/100
Samsung 870 EVO
Score: 79/100Rankings
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB delivers high-performance NVMe speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s read and 1,000 MB/s write while offering IP65 water and dust resistance in a lightweight 52 g package. Its capacity is limited to 1 TB and it lacks the ultra-fast 2,000 MB/s class of newer models. Ideal for creators and mobile professionals needing fast, rugged portable storage.
The Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SATA SSD delivers top-tier SATA performance, a dedicated DRAM cache and strong endurance in a compact 2.5" form factor. It is limited by the SATA III interface and can see latency spikes under heavy sustained writes. Best suited for users upgrading laptops or desktops who need reliable, high-capacity SATA storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1 GB | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 560 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 530 MB/s | |
— | 98,000 IOPSbest | |
— | 88,000 IOPSbest | |
— | 600 TBbest | |
— | 1,500,000 hoursbest | |
— | 1,024 MBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | SATA III |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 560 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 530 MB/s |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 1 GB |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Form Factor | Portable | 2.5-inch |
Weight (g) | 52 g | 86 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 101x52x10 mm | 100.08x70.10x6.86 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Extreme Portable SSD 1TB for its high sequential read speed, noting it delivers smoother playback when editing video files. They also appreciate its lightweight, bus-powered design and the inclusion of both USB-C and USB-A adapters, which together make it a solid choice for creators on the move.
Everyday users have limited publicly documented feedback, but the available comments emphasize appreciation for the drive's speed, portability, and cross-platform compatibility.
Reviewers consistently describe the 870 EVO as the pinnacle of SATA SSD performance, applauding its ability to hit the full 560/530 MB/s sequential ratings and its markedly improved QD1 random reads. They also commend its endurance and the inclusion of DRAM, while noting that the drive remains bound by SATA's bandwidth ceiling and offers few architectural leaps over the 860 EVO.
Consumers love the noticeable boost in boot speed, the silent operation, and the ease of use provided by Samsung Magician. The most common complaints revolve around occasional compatibility tweaks on older hardware, the lack of flashy pricing incentives, and the perception that the performance gains are modest compared to a jump to NVMe.
“the speed of this SSD mainly when reading files will provide smoother playback”
“fastest SATA SSD yet”
“fast boot times”
