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Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB vs Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB — Which Portable SSD Is Faster & Better Value?

Compare Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB and Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB 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.

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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Our Pick

Netac

Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB
7.6/10

The 2TB ZX1 doubles both capacity and SLC cache budget. Budget pricing holds -- among the most affordable 2TB Gen 2x2 portables at retail. Buyers should temper expectations on sustained writes after the SLC cache exhausts.

Gen 2x2 2000/1800 MB/s
Budget pricing
2400 TBW
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB
Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB
Read Speed
950 MB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
950 MB/s
1.8 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
2 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
1,200 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.5/10
7.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB or Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB?
The Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB scores 7.6/10 compared to 7.5/10 for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB and Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB?
The key differences: The Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB offers 950 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB is 1TB while Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB is 2TB. The Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB or Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB?
The Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB. That's a 111% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB or Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB?
The Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB 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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