The Lexar expands the portable SSD lineup with a pocket-sized and super-fast Lexar SL500 portable SSD, Lexar SL500 portable SSD with Magnetic Set and Lexar ARMOR 700 portable SSD.
The Lexar SL500 Portable SSD features an ultra-thin, sturdy aluminum uni-body design that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. This SSD delivers impressive read and write speeds, up to 2000 MB/s and 1800 MB/s respectively, greatly increasing work efficiency.
Available in capacities from 1TB to 4TB, the SL500 is compatible with a wide range of devices, including laptops, cameras, Xbox X|S, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. It specifically supports Apple ProRes 4K 60FPS video recording on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The SL500 is powered by a single-chip controller from Silicon Motion, which ensures higher performance with lower power consumption and less heat production. The metal housing improves heat dissipation, leading to more stable performance and longer battery life. Furthermore, the included Lexar encryption software provides extra security for your files.
The Lexar SL500 is a great portable SSD drive for video and photo enthusiasts due to its connectivity, industry-leading size and weight, lightning-fast speeds and of course the price.
The Lexar SL500 portable SSD with magnetic set consists of a variety of accessories, including a magnetic ring, lanyard and data cable, making it easier to carry. The SL500 portable SSD can be slid seamlessly into the handy magnetic set, so that it can be easily and securely "clicked" to an iPhone by means of. MagSafe.
In combination with an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max allows users to record Pro Res video directly to the SSD drive in up to 4K 60FPS. Moreover, with maximum read speeds of 2000 MB/s and maximum write speeds of 1800 MB/s, they can quickly transfer files to and from the SSD.
The SL500 portable SSD with magnet set is also compatible with a wide range of other devices, including mobile devices, laptops, cameras and gaming consoles. With the included magnetic ring it can be effortlessly attached to any device you are using.
The Lexar ARMOR 700 Portable SSD has an IP66 rating, making it resistant to both dust and water. Thanks to its robust construction, it can withstand a fall of up to 3 meters.
Built for speed and designed for durability, the ARMOR 700 portable SSD is perfect for professional photographers. The drive delivers blistering speeds of 2000 MB/s max (read and write), and the drive's smart design also keeps temperatures low even at top speeds, so performance is never compromised.
The ARMOR 700 portable SSD also offers wide compatibility and supports PC, Mac, tablet, iPad, Android, iPhone 15 Pro Series, Xbox X|S, PS4 and PS5. It includes Lexar DataShield™, an advanced 256-bit AES encryption to keep files safe.
This portable SSD also comes with a Type-C and USB-A all-in-one cable for ultimate ease of use.
Prices and availability
The new Lexar SL500 portable SSD is available for € 129.99 for the 500SL 1TB version and €219.99 for the SL500 2TB version.
Both the Lexar SL500 portable SSD with magnetic set and the Lexar ARMOR 700 portable SSD will be available in April and are likely to have an additional cost of approximately €25.00 compared to the standard SL500 versions.
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