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Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB vs Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB

Compare Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB and Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB side by side. Both are 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Corsair

Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB
8.5/10

A 2TB Gen 2x2 portable with the Corsair aluminum body. Write speed drops to 1800 MB/s over the 1TB 2000 - a 10% bump down for the larger die stack. Still above 2GB/s on paper for long transfers as long as the host is Gen 2x2.

Gen 2x2 + 2TB
Cool aluminum body
Both cables in box
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Our Pick

Sabrent

Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB
8.6/10

A 2TB portable Thunderbolt 3 SSD from Sabrent in an aluminum body — 2700 MB/s sustained read on Thunderbolt hosts. A viable Mac-focused Thunderbolt 3 alternative to the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro 2TB at a similar price tier.

Thunderbolt 3 2700 MB/s
2TB portable aluminum body
Detachable USB-C cable
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB
Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.7 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
1.8 GB/s
2.7 GB/s ✓
Capacity
2 TB
2 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Thunderbolt 3
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
1,200 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.5/10
8.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
3 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB or Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB?
The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB scores 8.6/10 compared to 8.5/10 for the Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB and Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB?
The key differences: The Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 2,700 MB/s for the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB. Capacity options differ: Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB is 2TB while Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB is 2TB. The Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB uses Thunderbolt 3.
Which is faster, Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB or Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB?
The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB is faster with 2,700 MB/s read speeds compared to 2,000 MB/s for the Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB. That's a 35% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB or Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB?
The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB scores higher (8.6 vs 8.5/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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