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Crucial X6 Portable 1TB vs Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB

Compare Crucial X6 Portable 1TB and Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

Crucial

Crucial X6 Portable 1TB
7.6/10

A budget 1TB Gen 2 portable for the portable-SSD crowd — 800 MB/s is below the Gen 2 ceiling but exactly what's needed for Time Machine and laptop backup workflows that don't depend on peak speeds. Picks IP-rating-free build to keep price aggressive.

800 MB/s read
Budget pricing
PS5/Xbox cold-library compatible
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Lexar

Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB
7.5/10

A brushed-aluminum portable SSD the size of a credit card -- one of the smallest 1TB Gen 2 SSDs in retail. Buy it for the form factor; the 950 MB/s rating undershoots the full 1050 Gen 2 ceiling.

Brushed-aluminum case
950 MB/s read
Tiny credit-card footprint
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Crucial X6 Portable 1TB
Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB
Read Speed
800 MB/s
950 MB/s ✓
Write Speed
800 MB/s
950 MB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.6/10 ✓
7.5/10
Total Wins
1 win
2 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Crucial X6 Portable 1TB or Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB?
The Crucial X6 Portable 1TB scores 7.6/10 compared to 7.5/10 for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Crucial X6 Portable 1TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Crucial X6 Portable 1TB and Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB?
The key differences: The Crucial X6 Portable 1TB offers 800 MB/s reads vs 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB. Capacity options differ: Crucial X6 Portable 1TB is 1TB while Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB is 1TB. The Crucial X6 Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Crucial X6 Portable 1TB or Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB?
The Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB is faster with 950 MB/s read speeds compared to 800 MB/s for the Crucial X6 Portable 1TB. That's a 19% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Crucial X6 Portable 1TB or Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB?
The Crucial X6 Portable 1TB scores higher (7.6 vs 7.5/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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