Lexar Launches Argentina-Themed Portable SSDs and Thumb Drives for World Cup

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Lexar has teamed up with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to unveil a co-branded storage collection. This series features the Lexar SL500 1TB priced at $295 and the Portable Air Lexar SL260 1TB available for $309, both from the Portable SSD Elite Legends Series, boasting read speeds of up to 2000MB/s and write speeds reaching 1800MB/s. The SL500 showcases a sleek metal design and is compatible with iPhone ProRes, mirrorless video recording, and mobile backups via the Lexar App. Meanwhile, the SL260 is ultra-lightweight, offers speeds of up to 400MB/s, includes two-meter drop protection, and thermal management. Additionally, Lexar has launched the Dual Drive D500 Elite Legends Series, featuring USB-A and USB-C connectors, a compact metal design, and speeds up to 400MB/s, with the 128GB model retailing for $80. The collection highlights Argentina's signature sky-blue and white stripes, reminiscent of legends like Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. Lexar emphasizes that this collection merges football enthusiasm with reliable storage solutions. The article also mentions a rise in SSD prices due to a flash memory shortage, cautioning that thumb drives, made with less expensive components, are not ideal for frequent access or as working drives; they are better suited for delivering files to clients. Additional reporting by Jaron Schneider.