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According to our External SSD expert
With the Lexar SL500M MagSafe Portable SSD 2TB, you can store important files and take them everywhere. This external hard drive has a magnetic enclosure. This means you can connect it to your smartphone or laptop. Thanks to the 2TB storage space, you can store up to 200,000 photos or 66 hours of 4K footage. The SL500M has a maximum read speed of 2000MB/s and a 1800MB/s write speed. That way, you can transfer files super fast. You can also use the external SSD to record with Apple ProRes 4K 60 fps. You can use this portable SSD for Windows, Mac, and gaming consoles. This external SSD automatically makes backups. Your files are safe thanks to the 256-bit AES encryption. Because of the metal enclosure, the SSD is extra sturdy. You receive a 5-year warranty from Lexar
Total storage capacity | 2 TB | |
Formatted for operating system | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows, iOS, iPad OS | |
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Maximum read speed | 2000 MB/s | |
Maximum write speed | 1800 MB/s | |
Data encryption | Software encryption | |
Color | Black |
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The Lexar SL500M MagSafe Portable SSD 2TB is a handy, portable external SSD that you can attach to multiple devices with the magnetic housing. This way, this SSD is firmly attached to my mobile or laptop. I store up to 400,000 full HD photos of 5 megabytes with this external SSD and transfer 100 photos to my laptop within one second due to the high reading speed. Reusing the magnetic strip is difficult, because the glue is quite strong. Despite that, it is nice that I can use the magnetic sticker for multiple devices.
Magnetic housing The external SSD has a small size and I take it with me everywhere. In addition, I can easily place it on my smartphone or laptop with the magnetic housing. The SSD is firmly attached to the sticker that I stick on my mobile or laptop. This means that I do not hold the SSD, which means I have one hand free for taking photos or videos, for example. Removing the sticker for the magnetic housing is difficult, because the glue of this sticker is strong. Removing the sticker takes some effort, but it is handy that I use it for multiple devices. The casing of the SSD is shockproof due to the rubber cover, so it does not matter if the hard drive falls on the ground.
Fast and a lot of memory With the 2 terabytes of storage space, I can store up to 400,000 full HD photos of approximately 5 megabytes on the external SSD. When I make 4K videos, I use the Apple ProRes 4K 60 fps codec. Because the SL500M works well with this codec, I make razor-sharp videos with smooth images. I transfer a 4K 60 fps video of one and a half minutes to the external SSD within 3 seconds. I can transfer files at any time using the supplied USB C cable. I can also copy a folder with multiple full HD films to my laptop in less than a minute.
Job. Harde schijf specialist.
28 March 2025
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We're happy with this product because it was a second-hand item, but we think it had only been opened once. It was complete and compactly packaged.
I connected the drive directly to my Samsung phone. I did have to format it, but that was quick with a blank drive.
File transfers back and forth are super fast. Much faster than on the more expensive Samsung T-models I have. Fantastic!
If you're just using it at the office or at home, it's handy. For taking it on the go, I would get a more robust version. There are plenty of them available.
In short, a decent drive, plenty of space, and really super fast. You pay a bit less, so it feels a bit underpowered. For Lns, no problem for stationary use.
Luuk
21 August 2025
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26 November 2025
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Product number | 956023 | |
Manufacturer code | 1001434632 | |
Brand | Lexar | |
Warranty | 5 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Total storage capacity | 2 TB | |
Cache memory | 0 MB | |
Compatible with operating system | Android, Linux, Windows, iOS, macOS | |
Formatted for operating system | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows, iOS, iPad OS | |
Backup feature | ||
Protected memory (USB) | ||
Protection type (USB) | Data encryption | |
Data encryption | Software encryption | |
Maximum read speed | 2000 MB/s | |
Maximum write speed | 1800 MB/s |
Depth | 7,8 cm | |
Width | 5,4 cm | |
Height | 8,5 cm | |
Weight | 43 g | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Metal | |
Rugged casing |
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
USB version | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | |
Thunderbolt connector |
