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Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB vs Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB

Compare Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB and Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB 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
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Our Pick

Seagate

Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB
7.7/10

The 1TB One Touch is the realistic minimum for game-library cold storage and Time Machine backups under typical Seagate sale pricing. Three-year Rescue data-recovery plan included.

1030 MB/s read
Both USB-C and USB-A cables
Rescue data recovery plan
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB
Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB
Read Speed
950 MB/s
1.0 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
950 MB/s
1.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.5/10
7.7/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
3 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB or Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB?
The Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB scores 7.7/10 compared to 7.5/10 for the Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB and Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB?
The key differences: The Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB offers 950 MB/s reads vs 1,030 MB/s for the Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB is 1TB while Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB is 1TB. The Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB or Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB?
The Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB is faster with 1,030 MB/s read speeds compared to 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB. That's a 8% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB or Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB?
The Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB scores higher (7.7 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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