Between the MP700 PRO 2TB and Rocket 5 2TB, the MP700 PRO 2TB comes out ahead in several specs, while the Rocket 5 2TB wins on sequential read / sequential write. Overall, the MP700 PRO 2TB scores 85.6 and the Rocket 5 2TB scores 88.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (85.6 vs 88.2). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The MP700 PRO 2TB does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Rocket 5 2TB if you care most about sequential read / sequential write. Its strongest claims are sequential read, sequential write.
Both ship with comparable capacity, interface, endurance (tbw), so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Corsair - MP700 PRO 2TB wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sabrent - Rocket 5 2TB wins
- ▲Sequential read — 12.90% more. 14000 MB/s vs 12400 MB/s.
- ▲Sequential write — 1.69% more. 12000 MB/s vs 11800 MB/s.
Spec comparison
Capacity
| Spec | Corsair - MP700 PRO 2TB | Sabrent - Rocket 5 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
Performance
| Spec | Corsair - MP700 PRO 2TB | Sabrent - Rocket 5 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential read | 12400 MB/s | 14000 MB/slead |
| Sequential write | 11800 MB/s | 12000 MB/slead |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
Endurance
| Spec | Corsair - MP700 PRO 2TB | Sabrent - Rocket 5 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Endurance (TBW)ⓘ | 1200 | 1200 |
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
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