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Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB vs Samsung T7 Portable 500GB

Compare Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB and Samsung T7 Portable 500GB 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.

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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Our Pick

Samsung

Samsung T7 Portable 500GB
8.7/10

The 500GB T7 is the minimalist baseline — a half-terabyte of well-supported portable storage at the smallest physical size Samsung ships in this line. The right pick if your portable SSD use case is launching apps and carting around working documents rather than media libraries.

Tiny aluminum body
AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Samsung's broad device compatibility
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB
Samsung T7 Portable 500GB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB ✓
500 GB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB ✓
300 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.1/10
8.7/10 ✓
Total Wins
4 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB or Samsung T7 Portable 500GB?
The Samsung T7 Portable 500GB scores 8.7/10 compared to 8.1/10 for the Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T7 Portable 500GB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB and Samsung T7 Portable 500GB?
The key differences: The Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Samsung T7 Portable 500GB. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB is 1TB while Samsung T7 Portable 500GB is 500GB. The Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Samsung T7 Portable 500GB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB or Samsung T7 Portable 500GB?
The Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the Samsung T7 Portable 500GB. That's a 90% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB or Samsung T7 Portable 500GB?
The Samsung T7 Portable 500GB scores higher (8.7 vs 8.1/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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