The Lexar SL600 is a new portable storage unit from the Californian brand. It is based on flash memory and is intended for photographers, content creators, business professionals and generally any user looking for a high-performance backup or mobile file transfer solution.

The advantages of SSD, which are shown by the internal drives that we use massively today, have also been transferred to external solutions. And with other options. The most interesting thing is that They can be carried anywhere in your pocket, use it on the go or on your desktop with great versatility thanks to the USB-compatible port. And some are durable, which adds an extra benefit in some use cases.

Lexar SL600

The drive in question fulfills everything we require from an external SSD. It features a durable aluminum chassis for shock and vibration protection in a design with dimensions adjusted to 112.6mm x 59mm x 10.6mm and weight 64 grams which allows for maximum mobility. It has a hole for attaching a carabiner to a backpack.

Internally it works under the interface USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, which enables data transfer at speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s read/write. In addition to high speed, it adds versatility of use with an external USB Type-C connector. Lexar includes both Type-C and Type-A cabling for increased compatibility.

Also includes Lexar DataShield software with 256-bit AES encryption to protect files. It is compatible with any device below the USB standard, cameras, Windows or macOS PCs, Android and iPhone mobile devices, PlayStation and Xbox consoles and more.

The Lexar SL600 is now available on the manufacturer’s web portal in storage capacities 1 and 2 bytes with respective prices of 130 and 175 dollars. The commercialization of the 4Tbyte version is also planned in the second quarter.