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Corsair EX100U vs Silicon Power PC60 2TB

Compare Corsair EX100U and Silicon Power PC60 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.

Our Pick

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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Silicon Power

Silicon Power PC60 2TB
7.4/10

A 2TB budget Gen 2 portable aimed at game-library cold storage for PS5/Xbox. Aggressive pricing makes it competitive against the Seagate One Touch 2TB on sale. Not a drive for sustained-write-heavy creative workflows.

2TB budget Gen 2
1000 MB/s read
Compact profile
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Corsair EX100U
Silicon Power PC60 2TB
Read Speed
1.6 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Write Speed
1.5 GB/s ✓
900 MB/s
Capacity
2 TB ✓
2 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
900 TB
1,200 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.2/10 ✓
7.4/10
Total Wins
4 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Corsair EX100U or Silicon Power PC60 2TB?
The Corsair EX100U scores 8.2/10 compared to 7.4/10 for the Silicon Power PC60 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Corsair EX100U for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Corsair EX100U and Silicon Power PC60 2TB?
The key differences: The Corsair EX100U offers 1,600 MB/s reads vs 1,000 MB/s for the Silicon Power PC60 2TB. Capacity options differ: Corsair EX100U is 2TB while Silicon Power PC60 2TB is 2TB. The Corsair EX100U uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Silicon Power PC60 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Corsair EX100U or Silicon Power PC60 2TB?
The Corsair EX100U is faster with 1,600 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,000 MB/s for the Silicon Power PC60 2TB. That's a 60% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Corsair EX100U or Silicon Power PC60 2TB?
The Corsair EX100U scores higher (8.2 vs 7.4/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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