Transcontinenta Group, distributor of Lexar in the Benelux, UK, Ireland, Germany, and Austria announces a new addition to the Lexar portable SSD line-up: the pocket-sized and superfast Lexar SL500 portable SSD, Lexar SL500 portable SSD with Magnetic Set and Lexar ARMOR 700 portable SSD.
Featuring a super-slim, solid aluminium unibody construction that fits in the palm of your hand, the Lexar SL500 portable SSD delivers exceptional read speeds of up to 2000MB/s and write speeds of up to 1800MB/s, maximizing efficiency. The SL500 portable SSD will be available in capacities ranging from 1TB to 4TB and is compatible with a wide range of devices, including laptops, cameras, Xbox X|S, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. Specifically, it supports Apple Log video recording in 4K 60FPS ProRes format on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Thanks to the portable SSD single-chip controller solution from Silicon Motion, the SL500 portable SSD provides higher performance while consuming less power and reduced heat generation. Also, the metal casing design enhances heat dissipation. Lower temperatures and reduced power consumption ensure stable performance and extended battery life, thereby enhancing the user's shooting experience. Additionally, it comes with Lexar DataShield™ 256-bit AES encryption software to keep files secure.
The Lexar SL500 is an amazing portable SSD drive for video and photo enthusiasts due to its connectivity, its market leading size and weight along with blazing fast speeds and of course a great price point too.
The SL500 portable SSD with Magnetic Set provides a variety of accessories, including a magnetic ring, lanyard, and data cable, making it far easier to carry. The SL500 portable SSD seamlessly slips into its convenient magnetic set, allowing for easy and secure attachment to an iPhone. When paired with an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, users can capture ProRes video, shooting directly to the drive in up to 4K 60FPS. Additionally, with maximum read speeds of 2000MB/s and maximum write speeds of 1800MB/s1, users can quickly transfer files to and from the drive.
The SL500 Portable SSD with Magnetic Set is also compatible with a wide range of other devices like SL500 Portable SSD, including mobile devices, laptops, cameras, as well as gaming consoles. With the included magnetic ring, it can be effortlessly attached to any device you want.
The ARMOR 700 portable SSD features an IP66 rating, making it resistant to both dust and water. Its rugged construction allows it to withstand drops of up to 3 meters. Built for speed and designed for durability, the ARMOR 700 portable SSD is perfect for professional photographers, videographers, content creators, and gamers. It delivers stunning speeds of 2000MB/s max read/write1 and the drive’s clever design also keeps temperatures low even at top speeds, ensuring performance is never sacrificed.
The ARMOR 700 portable SSD also offers broad compatibility, supporting PC, Mac, Tablet, iPad, Android, iPhone 15 pro Series, Xbox X|S, PS4, and PS5. It includes Lexar DataShield™, a 256-bit AES encryption advanced security solution to help keep files secure, and includes a Type-C and USB-A all-in-one cable for convenience.
Exceptional USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 performance: Blazing-fast speeds of up to 2000MB/s read and 1800MB/s write accelerate data transfers for more efficient work (Performance on Mac and other systems not supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 may be lower).
Slim and Solid: Roughly the size of a credit card at 4.8mm thick, the slim, solid aluminium unibody construction fits comfortably in the palm of your hand or pocket. The ARMOR 700 is rated IP66 to protect against water and dust.
iPhone friendly: The Lexar SL500 portable SSD supports Apple Pro Res recording. Shoot directly to the drive in up to 4K 60FPS with iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Plays nicely with all your devices: The Lexar SL500 Portable SSD is compatible with PC, Mac, Android devices, iPhone 15 series, gaming consoles, cameras, video cameras and more.
Keep your files secure: Includes Lexar DataShield™, with 256-bit AES encryption, to help keep your sensitive files secure.
Rigorously tested: All Lexar products undergo extensive testing in the Lexar Quality Labs, facilities with thousands of different cameras and digital devices to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability.
The new Lexar SL500 portable SSD will be available soon at Lexar resellers in the Benelux, Germany, Austria, UK, and Ireland. Suggested retail prices will be €129.99 / £109.99 for the 500SL 1 TB version and €219.99 / £189.99 for the SL500 2 TB version. Both the Lexar SL500 portable SSD with Magnetic Set and Lexar ARMOR 700 portable SSD will be available in April and most likely have a premium price of around €25 / £20 over the SL500 versions
About Lexar
Lexar, founded in 1996, is an international high-end consumer storage brand that has always been at the forefront of the industry in creating innovative storage products and solutions. With over 25 years of experience in the storage industry, Lexar has witnessed the impact of information transmission and content storage on human progress and social development, continuously expanding its product line based on user needs. From memory cards, USB flash drives, card readers, solid-state drives (SSDs), to various storage devices, Lexar’s products cover professional image storage, mobile storage, and personal system storage, meeting the diverse storage needs of global consumers and enterprise customers. Lexar products are available worldwide at major retail and e-tail stores. For more information or support, visit www.lexar.com.
The Transcontinenta Group is one of the best value added distributors in Western Europe. We are a privately owned company and established in 1992 in the Netherlands. The Transcontinenta Group has offices in The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. From there we distribute well-known and leading brands in the field of photography, video, sport optics and mobile connectivity. The wide range of brands and products we represent enables us to position them in a wide range of markets. From the novice amateur, professional photo studio to museums and government.
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