As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. Prices and availability are subject to change. We are reader-supported and independent — our rankings are based on an objective scoring rubric, not sponsorship.

Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB vs Netac ZX1 2TB

Compare Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB and Netac ZX1 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 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

Check on Amazon →

Our Pick

Netac

Netac ZX1 2TB

7.6/10

The 2TB ZX1 doubles both capacity and SLC cache budget. Budget pricing holds — among the most affordable 2TB Gen 2x2 portables at retail. Buyers should temper expectations on sustained writes after the SLC cache exhausts.

Gen 2x2 2000/1800 MB/s

Budget pricing

2400 TBW

Check on Amazon →

Spec Comparison

Spec

Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB

Netac ZX1 2TB

Read Speed

950 MB/s

2.0 GB/s ✓

Write Speed

950 MB/s

1.8 GB/s ✓

Capacity

1 TB

2 TB ✓

Interface

USB 3.2 Gen 2

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

Endurance (TBW)

600 TB

1,200 TB ✓

Warranty

3 Years

Score

7.5/10

7.6/10 ✓

Total Wins

0 wins

5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB or Netac ZX1 2TB?

The Netac ZX1 2TB scores 7.6/10 compared to 7.5/10 for the Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Netac ZX1 2TB for its superior speed.

What's the difference between Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB and Netac ZX1 2TB?

The key differences: The Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB offers 950 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Netac ZX1 2TB. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB is 1TB while Netac ZX1 2TB is 2TB. The Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Netac ZX1 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.

Which is faster, Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB or Netac ZX1 2TB?

The Netac ZX1 2TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB. That's a 111% speed advantage.

Which has better value, Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB or Netac ZX1 2TB?

The Netac ZX1 2TB scores higher (7.6 vs 7.5/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

More Comparisons

Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB vs Samsung T9 2TB → Netac ZX1 2TB vs Samsung T9 2TB →

Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB vs Samsung T9 Portable SSD → Netac ZX1 2TB vs Samsung T9 Portable SSD →

Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB vs Crucial X10 Pro 2TB → Netac ZX1 2TB vs Crucial X10 Pro 2TB →

Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB vs Samsung T7 4TB → Netac ZX1 2TB vs Samsung T7 4TB →