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Samsung T7 2TB vs Transcend ESD310C 1TB — Which External SSD Is Faster & Better Value?

Compare Samsung T7 2TB and Transcend ESD310C 1TB 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

Samsung

Samsung T7 2TB
9.3/10

The 2TB T7 holds a full MacBook worth of media without flinching — sustained writes on the 2TB die stack stay pegged at 1000 MB/s well past the 200GB mark where 1TB T7 starts to taper. A sensible growth choice for creators outgrowing 1TB.

Sustained writes hold 1000 MB/s past 200GB
Cool operation under load
Hardware encryption included
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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
Samsung T7 2TB
Transcend ESD310C 1TB
Read Speed
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s ✓
950 MB/s
Capacity
2 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB ✓
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
9.3/10 ✓
7.6/10
Total Wins
4 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Samsung T7 2TB or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Samsung T7 2TB scores 9.3/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T7 2TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Samsung T7 2TB and Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The key differences: The Samsung T7 2TB offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. Capacity options differ: Samsung T7 2TB is 2TB while Transcend ESD310C 1TB is 1TB. The Samsung T7 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Transcend ESD310C 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Samsung T7 2TB or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
Both drives offer the same 1,050 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, Samsung T7 2TB or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Samsung T7 2TB scores higher (9.3 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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