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Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB vs Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB

Compare Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB and Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 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
Our Pick

Sabrent

Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB
8.6/10

A 2TB portable Thunderbolt 3 SSD from Sabrent in an aluminum body — 2700 MB/s sustained read on Thunderbolt hosts. A viable Mac-focused Thunderbolt 3 alternative to the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro 2TB at a similar price tier.

Thunderbolt 3 2700 MB/s
2TB portable aluminum body
Detachable USB-C cable

Spec Comparison

Spec
Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB
Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB
Read Speed
950 MB/s
2.7 GB/s
Write Speed
950 MB/s
2.7 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
2 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 3
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
1,200 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.5/10
8.6/10
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB or Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB?
The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB scores 8.6/10 compared to 7.5/10 for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB and Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB?
The key differences: The Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB offers 950 MB/s reads vs 2,700 MB/s for the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB is 1TB while Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB is 2TB. The Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB uses Thunderbolt 3.
Which is faster, Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB or Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB?
The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB is faster with 2,700 MB/s read speeds compared to 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB. That's a 184% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB or Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB?
The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB scores higher (8.6 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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