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Lexar SL660 1TB vs Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB

Compare Lexar SL660 1TB and Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 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

Sabrent

Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB
8.6/10

The 2TB XTRM-Q is the model that put Sabrent's portable Thunderbolt line on the map for Mac users who needed internal-class speeds in an external chassis. Like the 1TB, it dedicated to Thunderbolt 3/4 hosts — on USB only you'll see Gen 2 speed (~1050 MB/s), not the headline 2700 MB/s.

Thunderbolt-class 2700 MB/s
Doubles capacity of base XTRM-Q
Cables included
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Lexar SL660 1TB
Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.7 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.7 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
8.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL660 1TB or Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB?
The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB scores 8.6/10 compared to 8.1/10 for the Lexar SL660 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Lexar SL660 1TB and Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB?
The key differences: The Lexar SL660 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 2,700 MB/s for the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL660 1TB is 1TB while Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB is 2TB. The Lexar SL660 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB uses Thunderbolt 3.
Which is faster, Lexar SL660 1TB or Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB?
The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB is faster with 2,700 MB/s read speeds compared to 2,000 MB/s for the Lexar SL660 1TB. That's a 35% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Lexar SL660 1TB or Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB?
The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB scores higher (8.6 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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