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Silicon Power PC60 2TB vs Transcend ESD310C 2TB

Compare Silicon Power PC60 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.

Silicon Power

Silicon Power PC60 2TB
7.4/10

A 2TB budget Gen 2 portable aimed at game-library cold storage for PS5/Xbox. Aggressive pricing makes it competitive against the Seagate One Touch 2TB on sale. Not a drive for sustained-write-heavy creative workflows.

2TB budget Gen 2
1000 MB/s read
Compact profile
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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
Silicon Power PC60 2TB
Transcend ESD310C 2TB
Read Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.1 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
900 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
7.4/10
7.7/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
3 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Silicon Power PC60 2TB or Transcend ESD310C 2TB?
The Transcend ESD310C 2TB scores 7.7/10 compared to 7.4/10 for the Silicon Power PC60 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Transcend ESD310C 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Silicon Power PC60 2TB and Transcend ESD310C 2TB?
The key differences: The Silicon Power PC60 2TB offers 1,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C 2TB. Capacity options differ: Silicon Power PC60 2TB is 2TB while Transcend ESD310C 2TB is 2TB. The Silicon Power PC60 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Transcend ESD310C 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Silicon Power PC60 2TB or Transcend ESD310C 2TB?
The Transcend ESD310C 2TB is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,000 MB/s for the Silicon Power PC60 2TB. That's a 5% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Silicon Power PC60 2TB or Transcend ESD310C 2TB?
The Transcend ESD310C 2TB scores higher (7.7 vs 7.4/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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