Lexar
Lexar SL500 External SSD 4TB
A entry-level pick in the ssds line-up, with 4000 GB up front.
34/100
4000 GB2000 MB/s1800 MB/s
£395best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Above-average capacity
- Scores 34/100
- Below-average sequential read
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Lexar SL500 External SSD 4TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity4000 GB
Sequential performance
Sequential read2000 MB/s
Sequential write1800 MB/s
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowLexar SL500 External SSD 4TB vs Samsung Samsung 990 EVO Plus
Lexar SL500 External SSD 4TBSamsung 990 EVO Plus
| LexarLexar SL500 External SSD 4TBThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34 /100 | 39 /100Better |
| Capacity | 4000 GB | 4000 GB |
| Seq read | 2000 MB/s | 7150 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 1800 MB/s | — |
| Interface | — | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | — | M.2 |
Who it's for
Is the Lexar SL500 External SSD 4TB right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Lexar SL500 External SSD 4TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 34/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Lexar SL500 External SSD 4TB?
Its capacity stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the Lexar ARES 1TB?
The Lexar ARES 1TB scores 35/100 versus this one at 34/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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SABRENT Rocket Enterprise PCIe 4.0 U.2 15.36TB NVMe SSD
The SABRENT Rocket Enterprise PCIe 4.0 U.2 15.36TB NVMe SSD covers the basics for less outlay.
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Lexar ARES 1TB
The Lexar ARES 1TB scores higher and adds headroom for demanding setups.
See review →
