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Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB vs OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB

Compare Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB and OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB side by side. Both are 2TB 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 2TB
7.6/10

The 2TB SL100 Pro keeps the same brushed-aluminum credit-card footprint of the 1TB — famously pocketable but only marginally faster on sustained writes thanks to the larger SLC cache.

2TB in credit-card footprint
950 MB/s read
Aluminum body
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Our Pick

OWC

OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB
8.7/10

A 2800 MB/s Thunderbolt 3 portable in an aluminum unibody the size of an iPhone. The Envoy Pro FX is one of the cleanest Thunderbolt 3 portable SSDs in the price tier — nothing fancy, just speed and thermal management in a small case.

Thunderbolt 3 2800/2800 MB/s
Aluminum unibody heatsink
3-year warranty
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB
OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB
Read Speed
950 MB/s
2.8 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
950 MB/s
2.8 GB/s ✓
Capacity
2 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 3
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB ✓
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.6/10
8.7/10 ✓
Total Wins
2 wins
3 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB or OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB scores 8.7/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB and OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB?
The key differences: The Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB offers 950 MB/s reads vs 2,800 MB/s for the OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB is 2TB while OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB is 1TB. The Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB uses Thunderbolt 3.
Which is faster, Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB or OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB is faster with 2,800 MB/s read speeds compared to 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB. That's a 195% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB or OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB scores higher (8.7 vs 7.6/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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