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Corsair EX100U 2TB vs Kingston XS2000 1TB

Compare Corsair EX100U 2TB and Kingston XS2000 1TB side by side. Both are 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

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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Kingston

Kingston XS2000 1TB
8.3/10

A 2000 MB/s Gen 2x2 portable with a 5-year warranty — comparatively rare warranty term at Gen 2x2 pricing. Kingston claims a 2-meter drop rating but doesn't list IP rating, putting it between rugged and non-rugged.

Gen 2x2 2000 MB/s
5-year warranty
2-meter drop rating
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Corsair EX100U 2TB
Kingston XS2000 1TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Write Speed
1.8 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
2 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB ✓
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
5 Years ✓
Score
8.5/10 ✓
8.3/10
Total Wins
3 wins
2 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Corsair EX100U 2TB or Kingston XS2000 1TB?
The Corsair EX100U 2TB scores 8.5/10 compared to 8.3/10 for the Kingston XS2000 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Corsair EX100U 2TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Corsair EX100U 2TB and Kingston XS2000 1TB?
The key differences: The Corsair EX100U 2TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Kingston XS2000 1TB. Capacity options differ: Corsair EX100U 2TB is 2TB while Kingston XS2000 1TB is 1TB. The Corsair EX100U 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Kingston XS2000 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, Corsair EX100U 2TB or Kingston XS2000 1TB?
Both drives offer the same 2,000 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, Corsair EX100U 2TB or Kingston XS2000 1TB?
The Corsair EX100U 2TB scores higher (8.5 vs 8.3/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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