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Samsung T9 Portable 4TB vs Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB

Compare Samsung T9 Portable 4TB and Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB side by side. Both are 4TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

Samsung

Samsung T9 Portable 4TB
9.6/10

The 4TB T9 portable is genuinely rare — most 4TB external SSDs cap at Gen 2 (10Gbps) speeds. The T9 4TB holds 2000 MB/s sustained reads AND writes at 4TB. The right drive for working video pros who genuinely travel with 4TB of working RAW footage and need Gen 2x2 link speeds.

Gen 2x2 + 4TB
2400 TBW endurance
5-year warranty
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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
Samsung T9 Portable 4TB
Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
950 MB/s
Capacity
4 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
2,400 TB ✓
600 TB
Warranty
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
9.6/10 ✓
7.6/10
Total Wins
6 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Samsung T9 Portable 4TB or Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable 4TB scores 9.6/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T9 Portable 4TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Samsung T9 Portable 4TB and Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB?
The key differences: The Samsung T9 Portable 4TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB. Capacity options differ: Samsung T9 Portable 4TB is 4TB while Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB is 1TB. The Samsung T9 Portable 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Samsung T9 Portable 4TB or Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable 4TB 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, Samsung T9 Portable 4TB or Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable 4TB scores higher (9.6 vs 7.6/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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