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Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB vs SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB

Compare Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB and SanDisk Extreme Pro 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

SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB
9.2/10

A 2TB IP55 rugged portable SSD with a 5-year warranty — the SanDisk sweet-spot for outdoor photographers traveling with RAW libraries. The 5-year coverage beats Samsung's T7 family by 2 years, and the IP55 rating beats it by IP rating points.

IP55 rugged body
5-year warranty
Both USB-C and USB-A cables included
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB
Read Speed
950 MB/s
1.1 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
950 MB/s
1.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
2 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
1,200 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
5 Years ✓
Score
7.5/10
9.2/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
6 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB scores 9.2/10 compared to 7.5/10 for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB and SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB?
The key differences: The Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB offers 950 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB is 1TB while SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB is 2TB. The Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB. That's a 11% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB or SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB scores higher (9.2 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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