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Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB — PCIe 4.0 · 7000/6500 MB/s · 500GB
Solidigm

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB

PCIe 4.0 · 7000/6500 MB/s · 500GB

85
/ 100
From $70
VS
Samsung 870 EVO 2TB — SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 2TB
Samsung

Samsung 870 EVO 2TB

SATA · 560/530 MB/s · 2TB

85
/ 100
From $144
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB lands at 85 and Samsung 870 EVO 2TB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB if…

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

Pick Samsung 870 EVO 2TB if…

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

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

Endurance & reliability

Tie

Write endurance and long-term dependability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB more score per dollar ($70 vs $144).

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB 85
vs
85 Samsung 870 EVO 2TB

Score breakdown

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB versus Samsung 870 EVO 2TB — full spec comparison
Spec Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB Samsung 870 EVO 2TB
Interface
PCIe 4.0
SATA
Capacity
▲ 500GB
2TB
Read/Write
7000/6500 MB/s
560/530 MB/s
Release year
2022
2020

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB

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 870 EVO 2TB

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

FAQ: Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB vs Samsung 870 EVO 2TB

Which is better, Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB or Samsung 870 EVO 2TB? +

Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB worth the price? +

At $70, Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Is Samsung 870 EVO 2TB worth the price? +

At $144, Samsung 870 EVO 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Does Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB or Samsung 870 EVO 2TB 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 the better value, Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB or Samsung 870 EVO 2TB? +

Solidigm P44 Pro 500GB — more score per dollar ($70 vs $144). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.