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Lexar SL660 1TB vs WD My Passport SSD

Compare Lexar SL660 1TB and WD My Passport SSD 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

Western Digital

WD My Passport SSD
8.5/10

Sleek, stylish external SSD with hardware encryption and drop resistance up to 6.5 feet.

Sleek metal design
AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Drop resistant up to 6.5 feet
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Lexar SL660 1TB
WD My Passport SSD
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB ✓
500 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.1/10
8.5/10 ✓
Total Wins
3 wins
2 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL660 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD scores 8.5/10 compared to 8.1/10 for the Lexar SL660 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD My Passport SSD for its superior value.
What's the difference between Lexar SL660 1TB and WD My Passport SSD?
The key differences: The Lexar SL660 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL660 1TB is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD is 1TB. The Lexar SL660 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the WD My Passport SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Lexar SL660 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The Lexar SL660 1TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. That's a 90% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Lexar SL660 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD scores higher (8.5 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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