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Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB vs Transcend ESD310C 2TB — Which External SSD Is Faster & Better Value?

Compare Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB and Transcend ESD310C 2TB side by side. Both are 500GB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Seagate

Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB
7.6/10

The 500GB One Touch is Seagate's entry-level portable SSD — typically the cheapest brand-name 1050-class Gen 2 drive at retail. Speeds are real-world faster than rated for short transfers; the catch is that the SLC cache is tiny.

1030 MB/s read
Cheapest brand-name Gen 2 SSD class
Both cables included
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Our Pick

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
Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB
Transcend ESD310C 2TB
Read Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.1 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s ✓
950 MB/s
Capacity
500 GB
2 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
300 TB
1,200 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.6/10
7.7/10 ✓
Total Wins
1 win
4 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB or Transcend ESD310C 2TB?
The Transcend ESD310C 2TB scores 7.7/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB. Our expert analysis favors the Transcend ESD310C 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB and Transcend ESD310C 2TB?
The key differences: The Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB offers 1,030 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C 2TB. Capacity options differ: Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB is 500GB while Transcend ESD310C 2TB is 2TB. The Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Transcend ESD310C 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB or Transcend ESD310C 2TB?
The Transcend ESD310C 2TB is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,030 MB/s for the Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB. That's a 2% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB or Transcend ESD310C 2TB?
The Transcend ESD310C 2TB scores higher (7.7 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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