Samsung 8TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2
Samsung
100 Overall Score
vs
SanDisk Extreme 2TB Portable USB-C
SanDisk
63 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung 8TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2
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SanDisk Extreme 2TB Portable USB-C
82 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is widely praised for its fast transfer speeds, compact size, and rugged build, making it a favorite among photographers and videographers. However, one verified reviewer reported disconnects during sustained heavy writes, which is a concern for long backup jobs. Overall, it's seen as a reliable and convenient portable storage solution, though a bit pricey.
Pros
- Fast transfer speeds
- Compact and lightweight
- Rugged build with water/dust resistance
- Easy USB-C connectivity
- Reliable for everyday use
Cons
- Disconnects during sustained heavy writes
- Gets warm during long transfers
- Pricey compared to traditional drives
Transfer speed 8
Portability 7
Build quality 5
Reliability 4
Value for money 3
Thermal management 2
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Specifications
| Samsung 8TB SSD | SanDisk Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 | External |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | USB-C |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | In-House Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 1 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 8TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2
- Strong random (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
SanDisk Extreme 2TB Portable USB-C
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
- Below average endurance (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 8TB SSD
Scores 100 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.