Lexar

Lexar 512GB microSD

512GB
0.5TBUHS-ImicroSD
$269.98/TB
$134.99
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Price accurate as of Aug 17, 2026, 03:30 AM
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DriveCapacityCondition$/TBPrice
SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD
Ultra 512GB
0.5TBNEW$139.98$70Buy
Samsung EVO Select 512GB microSD
EVO Select 512GB
0.5TBREFURB$177.32$89Buy
PNY 512GB microSD
512GB
0.5TBNEW$179.98$90Buy
Silicon Power 512GB microSD
512GB
0.5TBNEW$189.94$95Buy
PNY 512GB microSD
512GB
0.5TBREFURB$202.38$101Buy
SanDisk Extreme 512GB microSD
Extreme 512GB
0.5TBNEW$213.70$107Buy
Same capacity, other options
DriveInterfaceCond$/TBPrice
SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSDUHS-INew$139.98$69.99Buy
Samsung EVO Select 512GB microSDUHS-IRefurb$177.32$88.66Buy
PNY 512GB microSDUHS-INew$179.98$89.99Buy
Silicon Power 512GB microSDUHS-INew$189.94$94.97Buy
Model context

Part of the Lexar line we track.

Quick Verdict

The Lexar 512GB microSD is a 0.5TB UHS-I enterprise drive at $269.98/TB - Verify recording technology before use in RAID. New unit with full manufacturer warranty.

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Specifications

Capacity0.5TB
Form FactormicroSD
InterfaceUHS-I
Recording TechUHS-I
Sector Size
Workload Rating1TB/yr
Warranty
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Market context

We do not have enough in-stock comparators of this type today to place this price against the rest of the market. The category page below ranks everything we do have.

Compare against every 0.5TB drive we track →Cheapest per terabyte, all categories →
How it compares - 0.5TB UHS-I
#1SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD
$139.98/TB
#2Lexar PLAY 512GB microSD
$159.98/TB
#3Samsung EVO Select 512GB microSD
$177.32/TB
#4PNY 512GB microSD
$179.98/TB
#5Silicon Power 512GB microSD
$189.94/TB

Frequently Asked Questions

This UHS-I cartridge requires a compatible UHS-I tape drive. UHS-I drives can also read the previous LTO generation.

BaFe (Barium Ferrite) tape media has an archival life of 30+ years when stored in controlled conditions (18-26°C, 20-50% humidity). Store tapes vertically and avoid magnetic fields.

Yes. LTO is an open standard. This cartridge works in any UHS-I-compatible standalone drive or automated tape library regardless of manufacturer.

Use Case Scenarios

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Home & SMB NAS
Building a mid-range NAS for media, backups and file sharing.
~ Good fit
Verify CMR recording before using in RAID. New drives come with full warranty.
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Backup Server / Veeam Target
Dedicated backup storage for Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
✓ Excellent fit
0.5TB SATA drives are ideal for backup targets. SATA gives maximum $/TB for backup repositories.
🏗️
Virtualization Host Storage
VM images and snapshots on Proxmox, VMware or Hyper-V.
~ Good fit
Suitable for VM storage where workloads are not IOPS-intensive. SATA is fine for single-host VM storage. Consider NVMe cache for latency-sensitive VMs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installCheck SMART baseline on arrival
Run smartctl -a /dev/sdX and record: Reallocated_Sector_Ct, Power_On_Hours, Spin_Retry_Count. Establishes baseline for future comparison.
MonthlyRun SMART short self-test
smartctl -t short /dev/sdX — takes 1-2 minutes, catches most developing issues. Schedule during off-peak.
QuarterlyRun SMART long self-test
smartctl -t long /dev/sdX — full surface scan, takes 0 hours for 0.5TB. Any test failure is grounds for immediate replacement.
QuarterlyCheck RAID array health
Verify no degraded drives. A degraded array with no hot spare is one failure from data loss. Check mdstat or controller UI.
AnnuallyVerify drive firmware version
Check Lexar support site for firmware updates. Some versions have known bugs affecting integrity.
Every 3-5 yearsPlan proactive replacement
Enterprise HDDs have higher failure rates after year 4-5. At 0.5TB per drive, budget for replacements before failures occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: Loose SATA data or power cable, failed port, or drive not spinning up.
Fix: Reseat both cables. Try a different port. Listen for spin-up sound. Test with a known-good cable.