Lexar Celebrates Global Football Fandom with Official AFA Elite Legends Series
Combining Argentina-inspired design with reliable performance, the Elite Legends Series offers fans, creators, and professionals portable storage built for the moments worth keeping
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexar, a leading global brand in memory and storage solutions, today launched its official AFA co-branded storage collection, created in partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA).
As the official partner of the Argentine National Football Team, Lexar developed the new Elite Legends Series to celebrate a shared commitment to performance, resilience, and excellence under pressure. Inspired by Argentina's championship legacy, the collection brings together football passion and Lexar's 30 years of storage expertise in a lineup built to capture, move, and protect every important moment.
Officially licensed by AFA, the collection features a custom design inspired by Argentina's iconic blue-and-white colors and the legendary number 10. Select products also come in premium co-branded packaging with a curated bundle that includes a custom portable SSD, a USB-C to C cable with a USB-C to USB-A adapter, and a collectible card.
The new lineup includes the Lexar SL500 Portable SSD Elite Legends Series, Lexar Air Portable SSD Elite Legends Series, and Lexar Solid State Dual Drive D500 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Elite Legends Series.
- The SL500 Portable SSD Elite Legends Series combines read speeds of up to 2000MB/s and write speeds of up to 1800MB/s1 with a slim, durable metal design, making it well suited for videographers, creators, and fans capturing fast-moving football moments. Support for iPhone ProRes, mirrorless video recording and mobile backup through the Lexar App also make it a practical option for saving match-day footage and content on the go.
- The Air Portable SSD Elite Legends Series offers large capacities in an ultra-lightweight design, with speeds up to 400MB/s2, automatic mobile backup3, 2-meter drop protection, and thermal control4 for reliable everyday use. It is designed for users who want an easy way to store photos, videos, and travel memories from every match and every trip.
- The Dual Drive D500 Elite Legends Series features both USB-A and USB-C connectors for easy use across devices, along with speeds up to 400MB/s1 and a compact metal design for convenient everyday backup and file transfer. For users sharing photos, clips, and football content between phones, tablets, and laptops, it offers a simple and flexible storage solution.
The launch marks Lexar's 30th anniversary, honoring three decades of innovation defined by performance, reliability, and trust. Since 1996, Lexar has supported photographers, videographers, creators, and everyday users with storage solutions designed to protect what matters most, even in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
Those values closely align with the spirit of football and the legacy of AFA. Excellence is earned through consistency, resilience, and performance under pressure—qualities that define both champions on the pitch and the technology trusted to preserve their most important moments. That is what makes this collection especially meaningful.
For fans, the Elite Legends Series offers a secure and stylish way to keep photos, videos, and memories from every match and every journey. For creators, it supports faster mobile workflows and easier backup on the go. And for sports photographers and media professionals, dependable storage remains essential to capturing and protecting the moments that define the game.
With the new AFA co-branded Elite Legends Series, Lexar brings together football passion and trusted storage technology in a collection shaped by shared values—not only to celebrate championship glory, but to help users keep every winning moment safe.
Availability:
Lexar® SL500 Portable SSD Elite Legends Series
Lexar® Air Portable SSD Elite Legends Series
Lexar® Solid State Dual Drive D500 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C Elite Legends Series
About Lexar
Founded in California in 1996, Lexar has spent 30 years advancing reliable, high-performance memory solutions and now operates more than 100,000 sales channels across six continents, serving over 100 million users in more than 70 countries. Its award-winning portfolio—from memory cards and SSDs to DRAM and mobile storage—continues to empower creators, professionals, and everyday users worldwide.
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1 Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.
2 Speeds based on internal testing on devices that support USB 3.2 Gen 1; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions, and other factors.
3 Free download of the Lexar app, which allows consumers to set up automatic backup, is available at the App Store and Google Play.
4 2-meter anti-drop based on internal testing conducted under controlled conditions. Actual drop resistance capabilities may vary.
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