Lexar

Lexar 512GB microSD

Name: Lexar 512GB microSD
Brand: Lexar
SKU: 512GB
Price: 128.50 USD
Availability: InStock

512GB

0.5TBUHS-ImicroSD

$257.00/TB

$128.50

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Price updated 6 hours ago

Price accurate as of Oct 1, 2026, 12:00 AM

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The Lexar 512GB microSD is a 0.5TB UHS-I MicroSD in new condition. It is in stock at $128.50 - $257.00/TB.

Same capacity, other options

Drive	Interface	Cond	$/TB	Price
SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD	UHS-I	Refurb	$153.00	$76.50	Buy
PNY 512GB microSD	UHS-I	Refurb	$170.98	$85.49	Buy
Amazon Basics 512GB microSD	UHS-I	Refurb	$197.72	$98.86	Buy
Samsung 512GB microSD	UHS-I	Refurb	$198.00	$99.00	Buy

Model context

Part of the Lexar line we track.

Quick Verdict

The Lexar 512GB microSD is a 0.5TB UHS-I enterprise drive at $257.00/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

Against every other drive we have an in-stock price for today, this one is cheaper per tb than 55% of them (59 of 107). The cheapest we can currently buy is $153.00/TB; the middle of the market is $265.96/TB.

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How it compares - 0.5TB UHS-I

#1SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD

$153.00/TB

#2SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD

Out of stock

#3PNY 512GB microSD

$170.98/TB

#4PNY 512GB microSD

$179.98/TB

#5Amazon Basics 512GB microSD

$197.72/TB

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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.

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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.