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Corsair EX100U vs OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB

Compare Corsair EX100U 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
8.2/10

High-performance external SSD with USB-C connectivity, ideal for gaming and content creation.

Good 1600MB/s read speeds
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface
Attractive design
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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
OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB
Read Speed
1.6 GB/s
2.8 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
1.5 GB/s
2.8 GB/s ✓
Capacity
2 TB
4 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Thunderbolt 3
Endurance (TBW)
900 TB
2,400 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.2/10
8.9/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Corsair EX100U or OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB scores 8.9/10 compared to 8.2/10 for the Corsair EX100U. Our expert analysis favors the OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Corsair EX100U and OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB?
The key differences: The Corsair EX100U offers 1,600 MB/s reads vs 2,800 MB/s for the OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB. Capacity options differ: Corsair EX100U is 2TB while OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB is 4TB. The Corsair EX100U uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB uses Thunderbolt 3.
Which is faster, Corsair EX100U or OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB is faster with 2,800 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,600 MB/s for the Corsair EX100U. That's a 75% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Corsair EX100U or OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 4TB scores higher (8.9 vs 8.2/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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