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SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB — USB 3.2 · 1050/1000 MB/s · 1TB
SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB

USB 3.2 · 1050/1000 MB/s · 1TB

85
/ 100
From $136
VS
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare wins by 1
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare — PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 4TB
Samsung

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare

PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 4TB

86
/ 100
From $280
Specdex verdict

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB lands at 85 and Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare at 86. That puts Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB if…

  • ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓3-5 year warranties typical

Pick Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare if…

  • ✓M.2 NVMe
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓TBW scales with capacity
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Endurance & reliability

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare

Write endurance and long-term dependability

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare leads on endurance (88 vs 84).

Value for money

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB more score per dollar ($136 vs $280).

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB 85
vs
86 Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare

Score breakdown

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB versus Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare — full spec comparison
Spec SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare
Interface
USB 3.2
PCIe 3.0
Capacity
1TB
▲ 4TB
Read/Write
1050/1000 MB/s
3500/3300 MB/s
Release year
2020
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SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB

Pros
  • +Plug-and-play (portable)
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +3-5 year warranties typical
Cons
  • −Portable variants are USB-only
  • −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
  • −DRAM-less drives slower sustained

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare

Pros
  • +M.2 NVMe
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
  • −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
  • −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
  • −Require heatsinks in many systems

FAQ: SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB vs Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare

Which is better, SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare? +

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB worth the price? +

At $136, SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Is Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare worth the price? +

At $280, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.

Does SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for endurance & reliability, SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare? +

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare — leads on endurance (88 vs 84). Write endurance and long-term dependability.

Which is the better value, SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 4TB · bare? +

SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB — more score per dollar ($136 vs $280). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.