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Corsair EX100U
4 TBOnly 2 pieces in stock at supplier
Memory Size3
Product details
Portable USB Type-C solid-state storage with a capacity of 4000 GB. The read speed reaches up to 1600 MB/s, while the write speed can go up to 1500 MB/s. The interface is Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. The file system and storage encryption are not specified. Power is supplied via USB-C.
Its small, sleek, and robust design measures just 79 mm × 37 mm × 11 mm, making the reliable EX100U smaller than a credit card and ideal for carrying in your pocket.
With a capacity of 4 TB, the CORSAIR EX100U provides ample storage space for large files or numerous digital games. Setup is straightforward and done via a plug-and-play configuration with a single connection to PC, Mac, and consoles.
Exact USB ports | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x) |
USB ports | USB-C |
Write transfer speed | 1500 MB/s |
Read transfer speed | 1600 MB/s |
Item number | 22641665 |
Manufacturer | Corsair |
Category | External SSD |
Manufacturer no. | CSSD-EX100U4TB |
Release date | 26.9.2022 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Storage capacity | 4 TB |
USB ports | USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x) |
Read transfer speed | 1600 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 1500 MB/s |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | USB C to A cable, USB C to C cable |
Length | 7.90 cm |
Width | 3.70 cm |
Height | 1.10 cm |
Weight | 120 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 14.20 cm |
Width | 11.40 cm |
Height | 2.70 cm |
Weight | 84 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 13.Crucial1,4 %
- 13.OWC1,4 %
- 16.Silicon Power1,5 %
- 17.Corsair1,7 %
- 18.SanDisk Professional2 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 2.Verbatim2 days
- 4.Adata3 days
- 4.Corsair3 days
- 6.Samsung4 days
- 6.SANDISK4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 13.LaCie2,2 %
- 14.Lexar2,6 %
- 15.Corsair3,6 %
- 16.OWC5,3 %
- 17.SanDisk Professional5,8 %