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Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB vs Samsung T9 Portable SSD — Which External SSD Is Faster & Better Value?

Compare Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB and Samsung T9 Portable SSD side by side. Both are 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Lexar

Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB
7.6/10

The 2TB SL100 Pro keeps the same brushed-aluminum credit-card footprint of the 1TB — famously pocketable but only marginally faster on sustained writes thanks to the larger SLC cache.

2TB in credit-card footprint
950 MB/s read
Aluminum body
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Our Pick

Samsung

Samsung T9 Portable SSD
9.5/10

Blazing-fast Gen 2x2 speeds in a compact, stylish design. Perfect for content creators working with large files.

Blazing 2000MB/s read speeds
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
Sleek all-aluminum build
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB
Samsung T9 Portable SSD
Read Speed
950 MB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
950 MB/s
1.9 GB/s ✓
Capacity
2 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB ✓
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
5 Years ✓
Score
7.6/10
9.5/10 ✓
Total Wins
2 wins
4 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB or Samsung T9 Portable SSD?
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD scores 9.5/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T9 Portable SSD for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB and Samsung T9 Portable SSD?
The key differences: The Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB offers 950 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Samsung T9 Portable SSD. Capacity options differ: Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB is 2TB while Samsung T9 Portable SSD is 1TB. The Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Samsung T9 Portable SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB or Samsung T9 Portable SSD?
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 950 MB/s for the Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB. That's a 111% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Lexar SL100 Pro 2TB or Samsung T9 Portable SSD?
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD scores higher (9.5 vs 7.6/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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