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Corsair EX100U 2TB vs OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB

Compare Corsair EX100U 2TB and OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB 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.

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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Our Pick

OWC

OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB
8.9/10

4TB of Thunderbolt 3 storage in an aluminum unibody barely larger than the 1TB. The Envoy Pro FX 4TB is a niche-of-one — buyers typically pay the premium for video editing workflows where 4000 MB/s sustained links plus 4TB of room actually matter.

Thunderbolt 3 + 4TB
Aluminum unibody
2800 sustained writes
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Corsair EX100U 2TB
OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.8 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
1.8 GB/s
2.8 GB/s ✓
Capacity
2 TB
4 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Thunderbolt 3
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
2,400 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.5/10
8.9/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Corsair EX100U 2TB or OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB scores 8.9/10 compared to 8.5/10 for the Corsair EX100U 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Corsair EX100U 2TB and OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB?
The key differences: The Corsair EX100U 2TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 2,800 MB/s for the OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB. Capacity options differ: Corsair EX100U 2TB is 2TB while OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB is 4TB. The Corsair EX100U 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB uses Thunderbolt 3.
Which is faster, Corsair EX100U 2TB or OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB is faster with 2,800 MB/s read speeds compared to 2,000 MB/s for the Corsair EX100U 2TB. That's a 40% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Corsair EX100U 2TB or OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB scores higher (8.9 vs 8.5/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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