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Transcend ESD310C 2TB vs WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB — Which External SSD Is Faster & Better Value?

Compare Transcend ESD310C 2TB and WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 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.

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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Our Pick

Western Digital

WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB
8.6/10

The 2TB Black P50 holds the 2000 MB/s write rate noticeably longer than the 1TB on long transfers. A natural choice for PS5 cold-library expansion where you want the extra cache budget for moving big installs.

Gen 2x2 ready
5-year warranty
2TB cold library for PS5
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Transcend ESD310C 2TB
WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB
Read Speed
1.1 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
950 MB/s
2.0 GB/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
5 Years ✓
Score
7.7/10
8.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
4 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Transcend ESD310C 2TB or WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB?
The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB scores 8.6/10 compared to 7.7/10 for the Transcend ESD310C 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Transcend ESD310C 2TB and WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB?
The key differences: The Transcend ESD310C 2TB offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB. Capacity options differ: Transcend ESD310C 2TB is 2TB while WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB is 2TB. The Transcend ESD310C 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Transcend ESD310C 2TB or WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB?
The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C 2TB. That's a 90% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Transcend ESD310C 2TB or WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB?
The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB scores higher (8.6 vs 7.7/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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