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ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB vs Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB

Compare ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB and Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

ORICO

ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB
7.4/10

A newer Amazon-direct Gen 2x2 portable from ORICO. Aggressive sale pricing, aluminum body, full 2000 MB/s rating -- but independent review reports are mixed on sustained writes after SLC cache exhaustion.

Gen 2x2 2000 MB/s
Aggressive Amazon sale pricing
Aluminum body
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Our Pick

Transcend

Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB
7.6/10

A tiny 1050-class Gen 2 portable from a long-established memory brand. The ESD310C is among the smallest 1TB Gen 2 SSDs in retail -- small enough to be lost in a bag. Buy it for the form factor over sustained performance.

1050/950 MB/s
Tiny credit-card footprint
3-year warranty
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Spec Comparison

Spec
ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB
Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
950 MB/s
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.4/10
7.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
2 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB or Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB?
The Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB scores 7.6/10 compared to 7.4/10 for the ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB and Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB?
The key differences: The ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB. Capacity options differ: ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB is 1TB while Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB is 1TB. The ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB or Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB?
The ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB. That's a 90% speed advantage.
Which has better value, ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB or Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB?
The Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB scores higher (7.6 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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