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Lexar SL660 1TB vs OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB

Compare Lexar SL660 1TB and OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB 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 1TB
8.1/10

A premium 2000 MB/s Gen 2x2 portable with an aluminum body and an RGB-lit Logo. The RGB is a divisive feature but the performance is real, and the build quality distinguishes it 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

OWC

OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB
8.8/10

The 2TB Envoy Pro FX keeps the same small unibody of the 1TB but scales the die stack. The sustained write behavior on the 2TB stays pegged at 2800 MB/s well past 500GB on a Thunderbolt 3 host.

Thunderbolt 3 2800/2800 MB/s
Sustained writes hold past 500GB on 2TB
Aluminum unibody
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Lexar SL660 1TB
OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.8 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.8 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
2 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Thunderbolt 3
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
1,200 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.1/10
8.8/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL660 1TB or OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB scores 8.8/10 compared to 8.1/10 for the Lexar SL660 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Lexar SL660 1TB and OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB?
The key differences: The Lexar SL660 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 2,800 MB/s for the OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL660 1TB is 1TB while OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB is 2TB. The Lexar SL660 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB uses Thunderbolt 3.
Which is faster, Lexar SL660 1TB or OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB is faster with 2,800 MB/s read speeds compared to 2,000 MB/s for the Lexar SL660 1TB. That's a 40% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Lexar SL660 1TB or OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 2TB scores higher (8.8 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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