The Lexar SL500 is a 1TB portable SSD that connects over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. It reads at up to 2000 MB/s and writes at up to 1800 MB/s. It supports Apple ProRes recording and can record 4K60 video directly from iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The body is a slim aluminum unibody, about the size of a credit card and 0.3" thick. It is rated IP54 for dust and water resistance and can withstand drops from up to 6.6'. A thermal control design dissipates heat to help keep performance steady at top speeds.
Lexar DataShield uses 256-bit AES encryption to help protect files. The drive works with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, gaming consoles and cameras. It comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable.
- Capacity
- 1TB
- Interface
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)
- Read speed
- Up to 2000 MB/s
- Write speed
- Up to 1800 MB/s
- Material
- Aluminum unibody
- Thickness
- 0.3"
- Size
- Roughly the size of a credit card
- Durability
- IP54 dust and water resistance; drop-resistant up to 6.6'
- Security
- Lexar DataShield with 256-bit AES encryption
- Video recording
- Apple ProRes, up to 4K60 with iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Compatibility
- Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Harmony OS, gaming consoles, cameras
- In the box
- USB-C to USB-C cable