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Corsair EX100U 2TB vs Samsung T9 2TB

Compare Corsair EX100U 2TB and Samsung T9 2TB 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

Samsung

Samsung T9 2TB
9.6/10

The 2TB T9 doubles the write endurance of the 1TB while keeping the full 20Gbps Gen 2x2 link. The right size for working 6K Blackmagic RAW footage in the field — sustained 2 GB/s means editing directly off the drive is indistinguishable from internal storage.

Full 2000/2000 MB/s over Gen 2x2
5-year warranty
Sustained write holds past 300GB
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Corsair EX100U 2TB
Samsung T9 2TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Write Speed
1.8 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
2 TB
2 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
1,200 TB
Warranty
3 Years
5 Years ✓
Score
8.5/10
9.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
3 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Corsair EX100U 2TB or Samsung T9 2TB?
The Samsung T9 2TB scores 9.6/10 compared to 8.5/10 for the Corsair EX100U 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T9 2TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Corsair EX100U 2TB and Samsung T9 2TB?
The key differences: The Corsair EX100U 2TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Samsung T9 2TB. Capacity options differ: Corsair EX100U 2TB is 2TB while Samsung T9 2TB is 2TB. The Corsair EX100U 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Samsung T9 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, Corsair EX100U 2TB or Samsung T9 2TB?
Both drives offer the same 2,000 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, Corsair EX100U 2TB or Samsung T9 2TB?
The Samsung T9 2TB scores higher (9.6 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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