Lexar is launching the Muse portable SSD, a device featuring a slim design that relies on a proprietary magnetic cable instead of a standard USB-C port.
Key facts
- •The Lexar Muse measures 3.8mm at its thickest point and 1mm at its edges.
- •The drive will be available in 512GB and 1TB storage capacities.
- •Read speeds reach 1,050MB/s, while write speeds reach 1,000MB/s.
- •The device uses a proprietary magnetic SnapLink cable rather than a standard USB-C port.
- •An included magnetic sleeve is required to mount the drive to the back of a phone.
Lexar has unveiled the Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD, which is set to launch later this year in 512GB and 1TB capacities. The device features a tapered design measuring 3.8mm at its thickest point and 1mm at its edges, utilizing high-density NAND stacking and a custom PCB architecture.
By the numbers
Performance and Connectivity
The SSD offers read speeds of up to 1,050MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s. These speeds are sufficient to record 4K Apple ProRes video at up to 120fps when connected to a compatible iPhone. To achieve its slim profile, the drive lacks a standard USB-C port. Instead, it uses a proprietary SnapLink cable that attaches magnetically to a pogo-pin connector on the side of the device. Users recording video through a phone must use an included magnetic sleeve to mount the drive to their device, which increases the overall thickness.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Verge.
