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Inland Performance Portable 1TB vs Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB

Compare Inland Performance Portable 1TB and Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Inland

Inland Performance Portable 1TB
7.7/10

A MicroCenter house-brand Gen 2x2 portable at aggressive pricing. Built on standard NAND -- not exceptional build but cheap for the speed tier, and easy to find in MicroCenter retail stores.

Gen 2x2 2000 MB/s
MicroCenter-retail pricing
3-year warranty
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Our Pick

Lexar

Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB
8.1/10

A 1TB Gen 2x2 portable with an aluminum body and an RGB-lit Logo -- the RGB is divisive but the performance is real. Build quality distinguishes the SL660 from cheaper Gen 2x2 peers like the Patriot Evlvr.

Gen 2x2 2000/2000 MB/s
Aluminum body
3-year warranty
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Inland Performance Portable 1TB
Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.7/10
8.1/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Inland Performance Portable 1TB or Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB?
The Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB scores 8.1/10 compared to 7.7/10 for the Inland Performance Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Inland Performance Portable 1TB and Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB?
The key differences: The Inland Performance Portable 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB. Capacity options differ: Inland Performance Portable 1TB is 1TB while Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB is 1TB. The Inland Performance Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, Inland Performance Portable 1TB or Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB?
Both drives offer the same 2,000 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, Inland Performance Portable 1TB or Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB?
The Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB scores higher (8.1 vs 7.7/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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