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LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB vs Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB — Which Portable SSD Is Faster & Better Value?

Compare LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB and Transcend ESD310C Portable 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.

Our Pick

LaCie

LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB
8.7/10

The 2TB non-Pro Rugged SSD keeps the iconic orange armor but doubles capacity. A frequent pick for outdoor photographers shooting medium-format RAW, where the IP67 rating matters more than the Pro model's Thunderbolt speeds, and the 950 MB/s USB-C is plenty fast.

2TB + IP67 rugged
5-year Rescue
Detachable USB-C cable
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Transcend

Transcend ESD310C Portable 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
LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB
Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB
Read Speed
950 MB/s
1.1 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
950 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
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
8.7/10 ✓
7.7/10
Total Wins
2 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB or Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB?
The LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB scores 8.7/10 compared to 7.7/10 for the Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB and Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB?
The key differences: The LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB offers 950 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB. Capacity options differ: LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB is 2TB while Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB is 2TB. The LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB or Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB?
The Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 950 MB/s for the LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB. That's a 11% speed advantage.
Which has better value, LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB or Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB?
The LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB scores higher (8.7 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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