Reviewers Liked
- Bundled encryption software
- Affordable
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Low and inconsistent performance
Plextor EX1 Portable USB-C SSD
The Plextor EX1 uses a superior USB Type-C connector and includes nice value-adds, but legacy technology paired with a cost shaving, and performance killing, older controller holds this product back. Plextor could have chosen better hardware that lives up to the image the company wants to project.
-- As reviewed by TomsHardware
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The success of the EX1 will solely depend on its price-level. Performance given the right conditions and workloads this portable storage unit kicks ass, however our 128 GB model caved in performance wise with massive files that need to be written. You...
By Guru of 3D onThe Plextor EX1 uses a superior USB Type-C connector and includes nice value-adds, but legacy technology paired with a cost shaving, and performance killing, older controller holds this product back. Plextor could have chosen better hardware that lives up to the image the company wants to project.
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