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Crucial X6 2TB vs Transcend ESD310C 2TB — Which External SSD Is Faster & Better Value?

Compare Crucial X6 2TB and Transcend ESD310C 2TB side by side. Both are 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

Crucial

Crucial X6 2TB
8.0/10

The 2TB X6 is a budget buy for console-game storage or backup duty — at 800 MB/s it's easily fast enough for cold-game library overflow on PS5 (where the internal SSD handles active play), and the larger die stack holds the 800 MB/s rate longer than the 1TB.

800 MB/s read
Budget-friendly $/TB
PS5/Xbox compatible for cold library
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Transcend

Transcend ESD310C 2TB
7.7/10

The 2TB ESD310C keeps the same tiny plastic credit-card footprint of the 1TB — Transcend fits an unusually large stack in an unusually small case. The 2TB cache budget also holds the 950 MB/s write past 200GB on long transfers.

1050/950 MB/s
Tiny footprint
2400 TBW endurance
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Crucial X6 2TB
Transcend ESD310C 2TB
Read Speed
800 MB/s
1.1 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
800 MB/s
950 MB/s ✓
Capacity
2 TB
2 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
1,200 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.0/10 ✓
7.7/10
Total Wins
1 win
2 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Crucial X6 2TB or Transcend ESD310C 2TB?
The Crucial X6 2TB scores 8.0/10 compared to 7.7/10 for the Transcend ESD310C 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Crucial X6 2TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Crucial X6 2TB and Transcend ESD310C 2TB?
The key differences: The Crucial X6 2TB offers 800 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C 2TB. Capacity options differ: Crucial X6 2TB is 2TB while Transcend ESD310C 2TB is 2TB. The Crucial X6 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Transcend ESD310C 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Crucial X6 2TB or Transcend ESD310C 2TB?
The Transcend ESD310C 2TB is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 800 MB/s for the Crucial X6 2TB. That's a 31% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Crucial X6 2TB or Transcend ESD310C 2TB?
The Crucial X6 2TB scores higher (8.0 vs 7.7/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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