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Corsair EX400U 1TB vs Silicon Power PC60 1TB

Compare Corsair EX400U 1TB and Silicon Power PC60 1TB side by side. Both are 1TB USB4 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

Corsair

Corsair EX400U 1TB
9.0/10

A 1TB USB4 portable — 3300 MB/s read on a Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 host. The EX400U is the rare USB4 drive that supports the full 40Gbps link (not all USB4 drives do). 5-year warranty is best-in-class for the speed tier.

USB4 3300 MB/s read
5-year warranty
Full 40Gbps USB4 link
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Silicon Power

Silicon Power PC60 1TB
7.3/10

A budget 1050-class Gen 2 portable from Silicon Power — one of the cheapest brand-name 1TB Gen 2 SSDs at retail. Plastic body, gray aesthetic, no IP rating. Real value is cost-per-TB, not build or sustained performance.

1000 MB/s read
Budget pricing
Compact form factor
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Corsair EX400U 1TB
Silicon Power PC60 1TB
Read Speed
3.3 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Write Speed
3.0 GB/s ✓
900 MB/s
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Interface
USB4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
9.0/10 ✓
7.3/10
Total Wins
4 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Corsair EX400U 1TB or Silicon Power PC60 1TB?
The Corsair EX400U 1TB scores 9.0/10 compared to 7.3/10 for the Silicon Power PC60 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Corsair EX400U 1TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Corsair EX400U 1TB and Silicon Power PC60 1TB?
The key differences: The Corsair EX400U 1TB offers 3,300 MB/s reads vs 1,000 MB/s for the Silicon Power PC60 1TB. Capacity options differ: Corsair EX400U 1TB is 1TB while Silicon Power PC60 1TB is 1TB. The Corsair EX400U 1TB uses USB4 while the Silicon Power PC60 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Corsair EX400U 1TB or Silicon Power PC60 1TB?
The Corsair EX400U 1TB is faster with 3,300 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,000 MB/s for the Silicon Power PC60 1TB. That's a 230% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Corsair EX400U 1TB or Silicon Power PC60 1TB?
The Corsair EX400U 1TB scores higher (9.0 vs 7.3/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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