Lexar 1TB SL500 Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, Compatible w/Type-C Laptops, iPhone 15/16, Smartphones, Tablets, PS5, Xbox, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Slim & Lightweight, External SSD, Black (LSL500X001T-RNBNU)
Price & Buy Timing
Currently $249.99 — the 90-day average is $125.40.
All-time low: $74.50 on Thu Nov 20 (from 168 price checks).
Mubboo Value Score: 4.5/10
How it stacks up
Rated 4.5/5 — better than 54% of 41 Portable SSDs we track. Mid-tier pricing at $249.99.
Head-to-Head vs Category Leader
| Lexar | Sandisk (Leader) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $229.99 |
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 226 | 250 |
| Mubboo Score | 4.5/10 | 4.8/10 |
The category leader Sandisk 1TB Creator Pro Portable SSD - Up to 200 offers better ratings at $229.99.
What reviewers say
Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.
Connect directly to USB-C for full speed and avoid hubs; SSDs may run warm under load, and performance can degrade when near full capacity.
Mubboo Verdict
Wirecutter's 2026 budget pick — Gen 2x2 + Apple ProRes 4K/60 for iPhone 15/16 Pro at half the per-GB rate of Samsung T9. Skip if you need deeper review history or IP-rated rugged protection.
Rating reliability
About Lexar
- 16 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.5/5 across all products
- Price range: $29.99 – $499.99
- Categories: electronics, External SSDs, SD Memory Cards, Portable SSDs, USB Flash Drives
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lexar Lexar 1TB SL500 Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, Compatible w/Type- worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of 4.5/10, with a 4.5/5 rating from 226 reviews — better than 54% of Portable SSDs we track.
How much does the Lexar Lexar 1TB SL500 Portable SSD, Up to 2000 cost?
It is currently $249.99. The 90-day average is $125.40 and the all-time low we recorded is $74.50.
How does it compare to the top-rated Portable SSDs?
The category leader Sandisk 1TB Creator Pro Portable SSD - Up to 200 offers better ratings at $229.99.
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