The Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 1TB and the Samsung 980 Pro 2TB result in an objective tie across the evaluated specifications. While both drives share equal performance in three categories and split the remaining metrics, they offer distinct primary advantages. The Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 1TB holds a 50% advantage in MSRP, making it the more cost-effective option, whereas the Samsung 980 Pro 2TB provides a 100% advantage in total storage capacity.

Choose the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 1TB if your priority is a lower MSRP for your storage solution. Conversely, select the Samsung 980 Pro 2TB if your primary requirement is doubling the available capacity for your files and applications. Because both drives perform identically in the majority of measured specifications, your final decision should rely entirely on whether you value the significant price efficiency of the Sabrent or the expanded storage volume of the Samsung.