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Lexar SL600 500GB — USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · 2000/2000 MB/s · 500GB
Lexar

Lexar SL600 500GB

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · 2000/2000 MB/s · 500GB

85
/ 100
From $80
VS
Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare wins by 1
Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare — PCIe 4.0 · 7000/5100 MB/s · 4TB
Samsung

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare

PCIe 4.0 · 7000/5100 MB/s · 4TB

86
/ 100
From $360
Specdex verdict

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Lexar SL600 500GB lands at 85 and Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare at 86. That puts Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Lexar SL600 500GB if…

  • ✓Plug-and-play (portable)
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓3-5 year warranties typical

Pick Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare if…

  • ✓M.2 NVMe
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓TBW scales with capacity
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Endurance & reliability

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare

Write endurance and long-term dependability

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare leads on endurance (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Lexar SL600 500GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Lexar SL600 500GB more score per dollar ($80 vs $360).

Lexar SL600 500GB 85
vs
86 Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare

Score breakdown

Lexar SL600 500GB
85
read 88
write 84
endurance 84
value 88
Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Lexar SL600 500GB versus Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare — full spec comparison
Spec Lexar SL600 500GB Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
PCIe 4.0
Capacity
▲ 500GB
4TB
Read/Write
2000/2000 MB/s
7000/5100 MB/s
Release year
2024
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Lexar SL600 500GB

Pros
  • +Plug-and-play (portable)
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +3-5 year warranties typical
Cons
  • −Portable variants are USB-only
  • −SATA models capped ~550 MB/s
  • −DRAM-less drives slower sustained

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare

Pros
  • +M.2 NVMe
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
  • −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
  • −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
  • −Require heatsinks in many systems

FAQ: Lexar SL600 500GB vs Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare

Which is better, Lexar SL600 500GB or Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare? +

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Lexar SL600 500GB worth the price? +

At $80, Lexar SL600 500GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in read.

Is Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare worth the price? +

At $360, Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.

Does Lexar SL600 500GB or Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for endurance & reliability, Lexar SL600 500GB or Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare? +

Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare — leads on endurance (88 vs 84). Write endurance and long-term dependability.

Which is the better value, Lexar SL600 500GB or Samsung 980 Pro 4TB · bare? +

Lexar SL600 500GB — more score per dollar ($80 vs $360). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.