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Samsung T9 Portable 4TB vs Transcend ESD310C 1TB

Compare Samsung T9 Portable 4TB and Transcend ESD310C 1TB side by side. Both are 4TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

Samsung

Samsung T9 Portable 4TB
9.3/10

Blazing-fast 4TB external SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds up to 2000MB/s. Perfect for content creators with massive file libraries.

4TB capacity with 2000MB/s read speeds
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface
Sleek all-aluminum build
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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 T9 Portable 4TB
Transcend ESD310C 1TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
1.9 GB/s ✓
950 MB/s
Capacity
4 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
9.3/10 ✓
7.6/10
Total Wins
6 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Samsung T9 Portable 4TB or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable 4TB scores 9.3/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T9 Portable 4TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Samsung T9 Portable 4TB and Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The key differences: The Samsung T9 Portable 4TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. Capacity options differ: Samsung T9 Portable 4TB is 4TB while Transcend ESD310C 1TB is 1TB. The Samsung T9 Portable 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Transcend ESD310C 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Samsung T9 Portable 4TB or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable 4TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. That's a 90% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Samsung T9 Portable 4TB or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable 4TB 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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