Customer reviews from Lexar International
Lexar - SL500 1TB Portable SSD with Magnetic Set - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(161 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Lexar - SL500 1TB Portable SSD with Magnetic Set - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - Black
Customer Rating
5
Compact and easy to use.
on March 21, 2025
Posted by: connie_rocks_it_8715
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Lexar SL500 SSD is a great option if you are looking for a portable hard drive that doesn't take up alot of space. It is also very easy to carry around in a purse or computer bag, as it does not weigh much at all and it is a very compact size. I love that it comes with a silicone cover that you can attach a lanyard to carry around or hang on a hook. This SSD is very fast, as I tested a large photo album transfer from my phone. It copied over 1,675 photos in under 60 seconds! It is compatible with Android, Apple, & Windows. I found this very easy to use and easy to transfer documents. It connects via a cord that is USB to Type-C. It's very simple to slip into or out of the silicone case. This SSD comes with a magnet within the case and can be used on magsafe phone cases or even your laptop or a desk or wall thanks to them including a magnetic attraction ring on an adhesive. You can just stick it to the side of your computer or desk and the magnetic case holds to the ring. The version I have is a 2TB, which would hold around 400,000 photos that are ~5MB average. So you can store a significant amount of photos. It will also store videos, roughly hundreds of hours based on high-definition / 4K videos. I highly suggest this handy little portable SSD for backing up your precious memories and documents.
Written by a customer while visiting Lexar International
Customer Rating
5
Fit for all gamers or creators
on March 21, 2025
Posted by: rosaliew5_9773
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m a female gamer and creator and I must say - this was a huge upgrade.
I was using an external hard drive prior to this. Its speed and storage is a massive help. I play sims 4 with probably 14,000 mods + all of the dlcs - that alone slows down my laptop and hard drive. In addition, I play world of Warcraft. A massive game that needs the right stuff to keep up with it especially on busy servers like me.
I have all of that on my External Hard drive. Constantly the games crash (despite having plenty of storage left) or I have issues where the wire is loose (it’s brand new) falls out, and the game crashes.
I have all of that on my External Hard drive. Constantly the games crash (despite having plenty of storage left) or I have issues where the wire is loose (it’s brand new) falls out, and the game crashes.
So when I saw this as an alternative I got so excited! Each game and its thousands and thousands of files easily transferred over to the SSD.
The games have never launched faster!
The games have never launched faster!
Storage: Since it’s 1TB I still have tons of space to add new games or mods!
Compatibility: it’s multi use. If you have a newer iPhone you can utilize it as additional storage and take pictures and videos that directly download to it! As a creator it’s a game changer. I can then just plug it into my computer and easily edit from there. It works wonderfully on my laptop too for my games!
Speed: it has an incredibly good processor so speed isnt an issue. Since it’s also has an internal cooling system you don’t have to worry about it overheating and causing issues either.
Portability: incredible. It’s small but powerful! It even has a sturdy case so if you drop it it’s protected! It’s magnetic too so it can easily hold to your phone or devices. It also came with a wrist strap so you can travel with it in many ways.
Overall very impressed and happy. It’s a huge must have for any kind of gamer because the storage and capacity of it is top tier! I can now keep extra games on it for whenever I feel like swapping around rather than having to uninstall stuff for space/speed.
Written by a customer while visiting Lexar International
Customer Rating
5
Great
on March 20, 2025
Posted by: solebrotha_7668
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This thing rules. All I meant when I first got this and signed up for it, I thought to myself like what am I going to do with this? This thing is awesome when you want to travel or go out and take pictures and videos and not have it eat up all the storage on your phone. The magnetic part is really clutch you don't have to hold it with your hands together like some kind of goober. The file transfer is lightning quick and obviously two terabytes worth of space is a ton. My brother also told me how to save my PS 5 game files on here so needless to say I'm going to get a lot of use out of this.
Written by a customer while visiting Lexar International
Customer Rating
5
Super fast transfer speed
on March 20, 2025
Posted by: suel6777_219
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Review title: Lightning fast transfer speeds!
Super happy with the Lexar SL500 portable SSD with magnetic set. For starters, the quality is nothing short of superb. Durable metal design that is dust, water and drop resistant with a strong magnet that allows you to conveniently attach to your iPhone, laptop case etc. Offers lightning fast transfer speeds with a huge device compatibility offering. I have securely transferred files from my iPhone, laptop and PS5, creating an all in one storage hub for my most valuable information. Gives so much peace of mind to know I have this as a backup, especially for my family photos. In the past, I have lost photos I'll never be able to get back so I am so pleased to not have to worry about that ever again. Love that the device is so small in size. Takes up no storage space and fits conveniently in the plan of your hand. The Lexar SL500 portable SSD works efficiently and flawlessly and is an absolute must have for keeping your most valuable information safe.
Super happy with the Lexar SL500 portable SSD with magnetic set. For starters, the quality is nothing short of superb. Durable metal design that is dust, water and drop resistant with a strong magnet that allows you to conveniently attach to your iPhone, laptop case etc. Offers lightning fast transfer speeds with a huge device compatibility offering. I have securely transferred files from my iPhone, laptop and PS5, creating an all in one storage hub for my most valuable information. Gives so much peace of mind to know I have this as a backup, especially for my family photos. In the past, I have lost photos I'll never be able to get back so I am so pleased to not have to worry about that ever again. Love that the device is so small in size. Takes up no storage space and fits conveniently in the plan of your hand. The Lexar SL500 portable SSD works efficiently and flawlessly and is an absolute must have for keeping your most valuable information safe.
Written by a customer while visiting Lexar International
Customer Rating
5
Must Buy
on March 19, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super happy with this portable SSD I find the transfer speed to be amazing and I am also happy about how easy it is to use it without any hassle storage is a lot and it is quite durable
Written by a customer while visiting Lexar International
Customer Rating
5
Bad
on March 19, 2025
Posted by: sarahd764_1083
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The speed is bad and the comparability is horrible and the portability is amazing and durability is amazing and the storage capacity is bad need better instructions.
Written by a customer while visiting Lexar International
Customer Rating
5
Great portable SSD!
on March 19, 2025
Posted by: _bykimberlya__4680
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This hard drive is fast and sleek! It has multiple usb options for transferring data between the SSD and my computer. I also love that it is magnetic to make it easily portable.
Written by a customer while visiting Lexar International
Customer Rating
5
Fast, portable, easy setup
on March 19, 2025
Posted by: bellarose76_3801
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] There are far more tech savvy people out there, than I, of course. Which is why I am impressed with this drive. I could use it right out of the box, its lightening fast with data transfer and its portable. It has a huge amount of storage capacity so you can use it for endless amounts of music and photos. Or if your a gamer and things have been laghinf, this wilk resolve that. Excellent product!
Written by a customer while visiting Lexar International