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Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB vs Transcend ESD310C 1TB

Compare Seagate One Touch SSD 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

Seagate

Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB
7.8/10

The 2TB One Touch is the sweet spot of Seagate's budget portable line — large enough die stack that the sustained-write dropoff after SLC exhaustion is significantly longer than on the 1TB.

1030 MB/s rated
Both cables in box
Rescue data recovery
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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
Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB
Transcend ESD310C 1TB
Read Speed
1.0 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
7.8/10 ✓
7.6/10
Total Wins
4 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB scores 7.8/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB and Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The key differences: The Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB offers 1,030 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C 1TB. Capacity options differ: Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB is 2TB while Transcend ESD310C 1TB is 1TB. The Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Transcend ESD310C 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Transcend ESD310C 1TB is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,030 MB/s for the Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB. That's a 2% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB or Transcend ESD310C 1TB?
The Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB scores higher (7.8 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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