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Corsair EX100U vs Transcend ESD310C 1TB

Compare Corsair EX100U and Transcend ESD310C 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
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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Transcend

Transcend ESD310C 1TB
7.6/10

A tiny 1050-class Gen 2 portable from a long-established memory brand. ESD310C is one of the smallest 1TB Gen 2 SSDs at retail — small enough to be lost in a bag. Buy it for the form factor over sustained performance.

1050/950 MB/s
Tiny credit-card footprint
3-year warranty
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Corsair EX100U
Transcend ESD310C 1TB
Read Speed
1.6 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
1.5 GB/s ✓
950 MB/s
Capacity
2 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
900 TB ✓
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.2/10 ✓
7.6/10
Total Wins
5 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Corsair EX100U or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Corsair EX100U scores 8.2/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Corsair EX100U for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Corsair EX100U and Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The key differences: The Corsair EX100U offers 1,600 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. Capacity options differ: Corsair EX100U is 2TB while Transcend ESD310C 1TB is 1TB. The Corsair EX100U uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Transcend ESD310C 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Corsair EX100U or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Corsair EX100U is faster with 1,600 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. That's a 52% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Corsair EX100U or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Corsair EX100U scores higher (8.2 vs 7.6/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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