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Sabrent - Rocket 5 2TB vs Samsung - 870 EVO 1TB

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Rocket 5 2TBSABRENTRENDER
Probe A
Sabrent
Rocket 5 2TB
88.2/ 100S
Performance93· 60%
Capacity73· 20%
Endurance· 20%
870 EVO 1TBSAMSUNGRENDER
Probe B
Samsung
870 EVO 1TB
43.5/ 100D
Performance35· 60%
Capacity62· 20%
Endurance· 20%
Quick verdict

Between the Rocket 5 2TB and 870 EVO 1TB, the Rocket 5 2TB comes out ahead in sequential read / sequential write, while the 870 EVO 1TB wins on several specs. Overall, the Rocket 5 2TB scores 88.2 and the 870 EVO 1TB scores 43.5 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The Rocket 5 2TB is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 44.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the Rocket 5 2TB if you care most about sequential read / sequential write. The biggest gaps in its favor are sequential read, sequential write, capacity, among others.

The 870 EVO 1TB similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.

There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.

Bottom line: the Rocket 5 2TB is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Sabrent - Rocket 5 2TB wins

  • Sequential read — 2400.00% more. 14000 MB/s vs 560 MB/s.
  • Sequential write — 2164.15% more. 12000 MB/s vs 530 MB/s.
  • Capacity — 100.00% more. 2000 GB vs 1000 GB.
  • Endurance (TBW) — 100.00% more. 1200 vs 600.
  • Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 (vs SATA III).

Why Samsung - 870 EVO 1TB wins

  • No decisive advantages.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Capacity

SpecSabrent - Rocket 5 2TBSamsung - 870 EVO 1TB
Capacity2000 GBlead1000 GB

Performance

SpecSabrent - Rocket 5 2TBSamsung - 870 EVO 1TB
Sequential read14000 MB/slead560 MB/s
Sequential write12000 MB/slead530 MB/s
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4leadSATA III
Form factorM.2 2280lead2.5" SATA

Endurance

SpecSabrent - Rocket 5 2TBSamsung - 870 EVO 1TB
Endurance (TBW)1200lead600
Warranty5 yrs5 yrs
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