Lexar SL500 Portable SSD vs Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD

Buy the SL500 if you want the fastest transfers and a drive that sticks to your phone or laptop. Buy the Professional Go if you shoot video on an iPhone and need a tiny, rugged drive that adds ports for mics, lights and power. The SL500 wins on speed and build feel with its aluminum body; the Go wins on portability, water and dust protection and the hub. Owners rate the Go well, though its lower speed shows on large file transfers.

• Choose the Lexar SL500 if you move big files between computers and want the fastest USB-C drive here, with a magnetic mount and hardware encryption.
• Choose the Lexar Professional Go if you film ProRes on an iPhone and want a thumb-sized, IP65 drive that clips on and adds four USB-C ports for accessories.