Portable SSDs
Lexar SL500 1TB
Why choose it
The Lexar SL500 adds 43g and 7.8mm of thickness to a portable file-storage setup, keeping the drive easy to pack with a laptop.1
Before you buy
Its advertised 2,000MB/s read and 1,800MB/s write ceilings come from internal USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 testing; check host support rather than assuming those rates from a USB-C connector.1
The details
Specifications
Core specifications5
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen2x21 |
|---|---|
| Rated read speed | 2,000 MB/s (Protocol: USB 3.2 Gen 2×2; Test method: internal testing)1 |
| Rated write speed | 1,800 MB/s (Protocol: USB 3.2 Gen 2×2; Test method: internal testing)1 |
| Weight | 43 g1 |
| Warranty | 5 years1 |
More specifications4
| Largest capacity in this range | 4 TB1 |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 7.8 mm1 |
| Bundled software | Lexar DataShield™1 |
| Direct phone recording | up to 4K 60FPS (Host: iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max; Protocol: 4K 60FPS)1 |
Specifications not documented (20)
Write speed after cache, Capacity, Measured write speed, Measured read speed, Drop rating, Water resistance level, Dust resistance level, Interface bandwidth, NAND cell type, Hardware encryption, Shock-test certification, Drive unlock method, Lost-credential recovery policy, Cryptographic certification, Console licence, Phone attachment method, Included data-recovery service, Write-cache capacity, Active cooling, Host compatibility requirements.