The Samsung 870 EVO 2TB and the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB result in a tie across the evaluated specifications. While both components secure three category wins, they offer distinct primary advantages. The Samsung 870 EVO 2TB provides a 100% advantage in total storage capacity, whereas the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB delivers a 1177% improvement in sequential read speeds. These differences define the core trade-off between the two storage solutions.

Choose the Samsung 870 EVO 2TB if your priority is maximizing available storage space for large libraries or extensive file collections. Conversely, select the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB if your workflow demands the significantly faster sequential read speeds provided by this drive. Your decision should depend entirely on whether you require the doubled capacity of the former or the substantial speed advantage offered by the latter.