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LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB vs Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB

Compare LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB and Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB 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

LaCie

LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB
8.7/10

The 2TB non-Pro Rugged SSD keeps the iconic orange armor but doubles capacity. A frequent pick for outdoor photographers shooting medium-format RAW, where the IP67 rating matters more than the Pro model's Thunderbolt speeds, and the 950 MB/s USB-C is plenty fast.

2TB + IP67 rugged
5-year Rescue
Detachable USB-C cable
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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
LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB
Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB
Read Speed
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Write Speed
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Capacity
2 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB ✓
600 TB
Warranty
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
8.7/10 ✓
7.5/10
Total Wins
4 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB or Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB?
The LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB scores 8.7/10 compared to 7.5/10 for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB and Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB?
The key differences: The LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB offers 950 MB/s reads vs 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB. Capacity options differ: LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB is 2TB while Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB is 1TB. The LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB or Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB?
Both drives offer the same 950 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB or Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB?
The LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB scores higher (8.7 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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