Lexar Launches Powerful, MagSafe-Compatible Storage, ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD
Lexar's latest portable SSD provides reliable, high-speed storage that attaches directly to iPhones and other magnetic surfaces.
Key Features
- Transfer speeds up to 2000MB/s read and 2000MB/s write1 for fast file transfers
- MagSafe-compatible design makes it easy to attach to your compatible smartphone Supports recording in Apple ProRes at 4K 120FPS and Samsung Pro Video 8K 30FPS2
- Compatible with iPhone 17 Series
- IP65 dust and water resistance, and drop resistant up to 3M4
- A Thermal Control Design maintains optimal temperature and high performance
SAN JOSE, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD. Designed to deliver portable storage this SSD provides powerful speeds up to 2000MB/s read and 2000MB/s write1 to enhance creative workflows.
Available in capacities up to 4TB, The Lexar® ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD supports MagSafe to quickly attach to a compatible iPhone2 and it comes with an additional ring accessory to give any device a magnetic surface to attach to. With the ES5 Portable SSD magnetically secured to a mobile device, users can shoot up to 4K at 60FPS for iPhone 15, 4K at 120FPS for iPhone 16 and 17 (or newer), and up to 8K 30FPS with Samsung S25 (or newer).
The Lexar® ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD features a slim design to prevent unnecessary added bulk, and a liquid silicone coating to provide a comfortable grip. The ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD also provides IP65 dust and water resistance and comes with a three-meter drop resistance4 to endure outdoor use.
"The Lexar ES5 portable SSD supports both Apple ProRes and Samsung Video recording to make sure iOS and Android users everywhere have the storage they need to film, store, and organize 4K and 8K video without losing their creative momentum," said Joey Lopez, Director of Brand Marketing. "By giving creators up to 4TB of additional storage, they have the space they need to capture, edit, and export an entire day's shoot from a single device."
The Lexar® ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD is now available in 1TB with an MSRP of $119.99 and 2TB with an MSRP of $199.99. 4TB will be available in Q1 2026 in North America.
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About Lexar
For more than 25 years, Lexar has been trusted as a leading global brand of memory solutions. Our award-winning lineup includes memory cards, USB Flash Drives, card readers, solid-state drives, and DRAM. With so many options, it's easy to find the right Lexar solution to fit your needs.
Disclosures
1 Up to 2000MB/s read and 2000MB/s write speeds. Speeds based on internal testing on device that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions, and other factors. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes.
2 iPhone 12 and above models feature MagSafe functionality, and only iPhone 15 Pro/iPhone Pro Max or above models support external recording of ProRes format videos
3 Please do not cut off the power or disconnect during the recording process, as this may result in the recorded video not being saved successfully or being unplayable. After the video recording is completed, it is recommended to safely eject the hard drive before disconnecting it.
4 Rated as IP65 and 3-meter anti-drop based on internal testing conducted under controlled conditions. Actual water, dust and drop resistance capabilities may vary. Damage caused by liquid, dust and drop are not covered under warranty.
5 Apple plans to release Final Cut Camera version 2.0 with support for ProRes RAW at a later date. Lexar will evaluate and test product compatibility once the update becomes available.
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