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Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB vs Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB

Compare Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB and Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB 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.

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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Patriot

Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB
8.0/10

The 2TB Evlvr doubles the SLC cache budget -- translating into a meaningfully longer sustained write window than the 1TB. Same budget Gen 2x2 price positioning in a 2TB aluminum body.

Gen 2x2 2000 MB/s
2TB capacity
Budget pricing
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB
Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
2 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
1,200 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.1/10 ✓
8.0/10
Total Wins
1 win
2 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB or Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB?
The Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB scores 8.1/10 compared to 8.0/10 for the Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB and Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB?
The key differences: The Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB is 1TB while Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB is 2TB. The Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB or Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB?
Both drives offer the same 2,000 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB or Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB?
The Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB scores higher (8.1 vs 8.0/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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