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Crucial X10 Pro vs Transcend ESD310C 1TB

Compare Crucial X10 Pro 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

Crucial

Crucial X10 Pro
9.0/10

Professional-grade portable SSD with speeds up to 2100MB/s. Mac and PC compatible.

Fastest USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds
IP55 water and dust resistance
Excellent 1200 TBW endurance
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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
Crucial X10 Pro
Transcend ESD310C 1TB
Read Speed
2.1 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
950 MB/s
Capacity
2 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB ✓
600 TB
Warranty
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
9.0/10 ✓
7.6/10
Total Wins
6 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Crucial X10 Pro or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro scores 9.0/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Crucial X10 Pro for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Crucial X10 Pro and Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The key differences: The Crucial X10 Pro offers 2,100 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. Capacity options differ: Crucial X10 Pro is 2TB while Transcend ESD310C 1TB is 1TB. The Crucial X10 Pro uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Transcend ESD310C 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Crucial X10 Pro or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro is faster with 2,100 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. That's a 100% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Crucial X10 Pro or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro scores higher (9.0 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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