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ADATA Elite SE760 1TB vs Corsair EX100U 2TB

Compare ADATA Elite SE760 1TB and Corsair EX100U 2TB side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

ADATA

ADATA Elite SE760 1TB
7.6/10

The Elite SE760 is ADATA's step-up from the SE800 — same Gen 2 1000 MB/s read but the body is metal rather than plastic, and the warranty term is identical at 3 years. Marginal upgrade; buy whichever is cheaper.

Metal body (vs SE800 plastic)
1000 MB/s read
Tiny profile
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Our Pick

Corsair

Corsair EX100U 2TB
8.5/10

A 2TB Gen 2x2 portable SSD in the same aluminum-and-rubber body as the 1TB. Write speed drops slightly to 1800 MB/s on the 2TB variant — a real-world trade-off for the larger NAND die. Still above 2GB/s on long transfers as long as the host is Gen 2x2.

Gen 2x2 speeds
2TB capacity
Both cables in box
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Spec Comparison

Spec
ADATA Elite SE760 1TB
Corsair EX100U 2TB
Read Speed
1.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
900 MB/s
1.8 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
2 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
1,200 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.6/10
8.5/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ADATA Elite SE760 1TB or Corsair EX100U 2TB?
The Corsair EX100U 2TB scores 8.5/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the ADATA Elite SE760 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Corsair EX100U 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between ADATA Elite SE760 1TB and Corsair EX100U 2TB?
The key differences: The ADATA Elite SE760 1TB offers 1,000 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Corsair EX100U 2TB. Capacity options differ: ADATA Elite SE760 1TB is 1TB while Corsair EX100U 2TB is 2TB. The ADATA Elite SE760 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Corsair EX100U 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, ADATA Elite SE760 1TB or Corsair EX100U 2TB?
The Corsair EX100U 2TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,000 MB/s for the ADATA Elite SE760 1TB. That's a 100% speed advantage.
Which has better value, ADATA Elite SE760 1TB or Corsair EX100U 2TB?
The Corsair EX100U 2TB scores higher (8.5 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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