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Crucial X8 Portable 2TB vs Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB

Compare Crucial X8 Portable 2TB and Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB side by side. Both are 2TB 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 X8 Portable 2TB
8.4/10

A 2TB solid-aluminum previous-gen Crucial X8 portable — often discounted during clearance cycles. Buy when the savings over the X9 Pro 2TB are real (30%+); ignore when pricing is competitive with the X9 Pro (which has the 5-year warranty).

1050/1000 MB/s
Aluminum unibody
Often discounted
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Lexar

Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB
7.6/10

The 2TB SL100 Pro in the same brushed-aluminum credit-card footprint of the 1TB. Famously pocketable but only marginally faster on sustained writes thanks to the larger SLC cache.

2TB credit-card footprint
950 MB/s read
Aluminum body
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Crucial X8 Portable 2TB
Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB
Read Speed
1.1 GB/s ✓
950 MB/s
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s ✓
950 MB/s
Capacity
2 TB
2 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
1,200 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.4/10 ✓
7.6/10
Total Wins
3 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Crucial X8 Portable 2TB or Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB?
The Crucial X8 Portable 2TB scores 8.4/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Crucial X8 Portable 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Crucial X8 Portable 2TB and Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB?
The key differences: The Crucial X8 Portable 2TB offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB. Capacity options differ: Crucial X8 Portable 2TB is 2TB while Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB is 2TB. The Crucial X8 Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Crucial X8 Portable 2TB or Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB?
The Crucial X8 Portable 2TB is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB. That's a 11% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Crucial X8 Portable 2TB or Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB?
The Crucial X8 Portable 2TB scores higher (8.4 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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