The Kingston NV2 2TB and the Seagate Barracuda 4TB result in an objective tie across the evaluated specifications. While both drives secure an equal number of category wins, the Kingston NV2 2TB offers a significant performance advantage with a 1742% faster sequential read speed. Conversely, the Seagate Barracuda 4TB provides a substantial utility benefit by offering 100% more total storage capacity, effectively doubling the available space compared to its competitor.

Choose the Kingston NV2 2TB if your primary requirement is high-speed data access and rapid sequential read performance for your system. Alternatively, select the Seagate Barracuda 4TB if your priority is maximizing total storage volume for large file libraries. The decision depends entirely on whether your workflow demands the superior read speeds of the former or the doubled capacity offered by the latter.