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Corsair EX100U vs Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB

Compare Corsair EX100U and Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB side by side. Both are 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

Corsair

Corsair EX100U
8.2/10

High-performance external SSD with USB-C connectivity, ideal for gaming and content creation.

Good 1600MB/s read speeds
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface
Attractive design
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Lexar

Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB
7.5/10

A 950 MB/s Gen 2 portable in a brushed-aluminum case the size of a credit card. The SL100 Pro is one of the smallest 1TB Gen 2 SSDs at retail — buy it for the form factor, not the rated speed (which undershoots the Gen 2 ceiling).

Brushed-aluminum case
950 MB/s read
Tiny credit-card footprint
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Corsair EX100U
Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB
Read Speed
1.6 GB/s ✓
950 MB/s
Write Speed
1.5 GB/s ✓
950 MB/s
Capacity
2 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
900 TB ✓
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.2/10 ✓
7.5/10
Total Wins
5 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Corsair EX100U or Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB?
The Corsair EX100U scores 8.2/10 compared to 7.5/10 for the Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Corsair EX100U for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Corsair EX100U and Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB?
The key differences: The Corsair EX100U offers 1,600 MB/s reads vs 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB. Capacity options differ: Corsair EX100U is 2TB while Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB is 1TB. The Corsair EX100U uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Corsair EX100U or Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB?
The Corsair EX100U is faster with 1,600 MB/s read speeds compared to 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB. That's a 68% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Corsair EX100U or Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB?
The Corsair EX100U scores higher (8.2 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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