The ADATA XPG Legend 970 2TB and the Crucial T705 2TB with Heatsink result in an objective tie across the evaluated specifications. While both drives offer comparable performance in most areas, they each hold a distinct lead in a key category. The ADATA XPG Legend 970 2TB provides a 23% advantage in endurance measured by total bytes written, whereas the Crucial T705 2TB with Heatsink delivers a 45% advantage in sequential read speeds.

Users prioritizing long-term drive longevity and write-heavy workloads should select the ADATA XPG Legend 970 2TB for its superior endurance rating. Conversely, those who require the fastest possible data retrieval for high-performance tasks should choose the Crucial T705 2TB with Heatsink. Because the overall comparison is a tie, the final decision depends entirely on whether your specific computing needs favor sustained write durability or maximum sequential read throughput.