First introduced in July, Lexar’s ES5 Magnetic Moveable SSD is now out there in a 1TB capability for $119.99 or 2TB for $199.99. A 4TB model can also be deliberate, however availability isn’t anticipated till Q1 of 2026.
The ES5 is appropriate with any USB-equipped gadget and delivers learn and write speeds of as much as 2000MB/s. It’s fairly a bit bigger than Lexar’s Skilled Go Moveable SSD that debuted over a 12 months in the past, but in addition twice as quick. It’s additionally appropriate with cell gadgets like tablets and smartphones, however Lexar is focusing on Apple customers particularly with help for MagSafe, so you possibly can stick the ES5 to the again of any iPhone mannequin that helps MagSafe equipment. Lexar additionally features a metallic ring that may be caught to different gadgets or surfaces the place you would possibly need to mount the drive.
When linked to iPhone 15 Professional and Professional Max fashions, the ES5 unlocks 4K Apple ProRes recording at as much as 60fps, or as much as 120fps with the iPhone 16 and 17. When paired with the Galaxy S25, the drive is quick sufficient to seize Samsung Professional Video clips at as much as 8K/30fps. The SSD additionally has an IP65 mud and water-resistant score so splashes are okay, but it surely gained’t survive an entire dunking. Ought to it fall onto dryer and tougher surfaces, Lexar says the ES5 is drop resistant from heights as much as 3 meters, or simply shy of 10 toes.
