The Lexar 2TB SL500 portable solid-state drive is down to $190 with a $210 coupon applied in cart at B&H — but only today. It’s not the lowest price we’ve seen, but the discount makes this durable drive worth grabbing if you need extra storage for your laptop, console or iPhone. The metal unibody design is slim enough to fit in your pocket, resists dust and water and can survive drops up to 6.6 feet (2 meters).
Its thermal control design keeps the drive cool under heavy use while Lexar DataShield 256-bit AES encryption safeguards your files. It works with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and gaming consoles, and comes with a USB-C cable for easy connectivity. At under $200, this SSD delivers high-speed, versatile storage that’s compact, reliable and ready to handle fast transfers and heavy-duty storage.
The SL500 is compact and lightweight, roughly the size of a credit card at 0.3 inch (7.6mm) thick. With blazing read speeds of up to 2,000 megabytes per second and write speeds of 1,800 megabytes per second, transferring large files or even recording 4K60 video directly from an iPhone happens in a flash, making it a practical choice for creators and gamers.
Its USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface delivers peak performance on supported devices, while Mac, iOS and other systems without full Gen 2×2 support still see solid speeds up to 10 gigabits per second. The SL500 also comes with a magnetic sleeve and extra ring, letting you attach it securely to laptops or iPhones for convenient use on the go.
If you’re looking for more options, our roundup of the best external hard drives breaks down everything from rugged, drop-resistant SSDs to ultrafast drives built for video editing.
Why this deal matters
For today, the Lexar 2TB SL500 portable SSD is better than half price, falling from $400 to $190 with B&H’s $210 coupon. This makes it a rare chance to grab high-speed 2,000MBps storage at a midrange price, especially since performance like this typically costs more for a 2TB portable SSD. It’s a strong pick for anyone moving large photo, video or game libraries on the go.
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