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ADATA SE800 2TB vs SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB

Compare ADATA SE800 2TB and SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB side by side. Both are 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

ADATA

ADATA SE800 2TB
7.6/10

The 2TB SE800 keeps the same tiny plastic body of the 1TB and bumps the SLC cache budget. The budget-friendly per-TB makes it a viable choice for game-library cold storage where sustained write speed takes a back seat to capacity-per-dollar.

2TB at budget pricing
1000 MB/s read
Tiny form factor
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Our Pick

SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB
8.6/10

A cheaper alternative to the 2TB Extreme Pro for buyers who need capacity and ruggedization more than sustained write speed. The 2TB die stack actually sustains writes longer than the 1TB before the SLC cache exhausts.

IP55 rugged body
2TB storage
Lower cost than 2TB Extreme Pro
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Spec Comparison

Spec
ADATA SE800 2TB
SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB
Read Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.1 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
950 MB/s
1.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
2 TB
2 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
1,200 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.6/10
8.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
3 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ADATA SE800 2TB or SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB scores 8.6/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the ADATA SE800 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between ADATA SE800 2TB and SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB?
The key differences: The ADATA SE800 2TB offers 1,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB. Capacity options differ: ADATA SE800 2TB is 2TB while SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB is 2TB. The ADATA SE800 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, ADATA SE800 2TB or SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,000 MB/s for the ADATA SE800 2TB. That's a 5% speed advantage.
Which has better value, ADATA SE800 2TB or SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB scores higher (8.6 vs 7.6/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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