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Lexar SL660 2TB vs Patriot Evlvr 2TB

Compare Lexar SL660 2TB and Patriot Evlvr 2TB side by side. Both are 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

Lexar

Lexar SL660 2TB
8.2/10

The 2TB SL660 doubles SLC cache budget over the 1TB. RGB and aluminum body preserved — a competitive Gen 2x2 2TB at moderate pricing. Worth comparing with the Kingston XS2000 2TB and Patriot Evlvr 2TB.

Gen 2x2 2000 MB/s
2TB storage
Aluminum body
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Patriot

Patriot Evlvr 2TB
8.0/10

The 2TB Evlvr doubles the SLC cache budget of the 1TB, which makes a much bigger difference here than the headline speed suggests if you're moving 200GB+ game installs.

Gen 2x2 2000 MB/s
2TB capacity
Budget pricing
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Lexar SL660 2TB
Patriot Evlvr 2TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Capacity
2 TB
2 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
1,200 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.2/10 ✓
8.0/10
Total Wins
1 win
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL660 2TB or Patriot Evlvr 2TB?
The Lexar SL660 2TB scores 8.2/10 compared to 8.0/10 for the Patriot Evlvr 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Lexar SL660 2TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Lexar SL660 2TB and Patriot Evlvr 2TB?
The key differences: The Lexar SL660 2TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Patriot Evlvr 2TB. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL660 2TB is 2TB while Patriot Evlvr 2TB is 2TB. The Lexar SL660 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Patriot Evlvr 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, Lexar SL660 2TB or Patriot Evlvr 2TB?
Both drives offer the same 2,000 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, Lexar SL660 2TB or Patriot Evlvr 2TB?
The Lexar SL660 2TB scores higher (8.2 vs 8.0/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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