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Netac ZX1 1TB vs Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB

Compare Netac ZX1 1TB and Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB 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.

Netac

Netac ZX1 1TB
7.5/10

A budget Gen 2x2 portable from Netac — aggressive price vs the brand-name tier. The 1800 MB/s write rating is real but drops further on sustained workloads past the SLC cache. A valid budget pick for game-library overflow where peak sustained write doesn't matter.

Gen 2x2 2000 read
Budget pricing
Compact form factor
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Our Pick

Seagate

Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB
7.6/10

The 500GB One Touch is Seagate's entry-level portable SSD — typically the cheapest brand-name 1050-class Gen 2 drive at retail. Speeds are real-world faster than rated for short transfers; the catch is that the SLC cache is tiny.

1030 MB/s read
Cheapest brand-name Gen 2 SSD class
Both cables included
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Netac ZX1 1TB
Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Write Speed
1.8 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB ✓
500 GB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB ✓
300 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.5/10
7.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
4 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Netac ZX1 1TB or Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB?
The Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB scores 7.6/10 compared to 7.5/10 for the Netac ZX1 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Netac ZX1 1TB and Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB?
The key differences: The Netac ZX1 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,030 MB/s for the Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB. Capacity options differ: Netac ZX1 1TB is 1TB while Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB is 500GB. The Netac ZX1 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Netac ZX1 1TB or Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB?
The Netac ZX1 1TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,030 MB/s for the Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB. That's a 94% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Netac ZX1 1TB or Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB?
The Seagate One Touch SSD 500GB scores higher (7.6 vs 7.5/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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