Lexar Muse is ushering in a new era in portable storage solutions. This device is attracting attention in the technology world as the world’s thinnest portable SSD model.

Portable SSDs and magnetic batteries used with smartphones are quite useful accessories, especially for users who take pictures or back up documents on the go. However, the large and bulky structures of these accessories can become a significant disadvantage when using the phone.

Thin Design and Innovative Connectivity Technology

Lexar Muse offers a very compact structure with dimensions of 80 x 48 x 3.8 mm. The curved and tapered design on the edges of the device aims to give the SSD a slimmer feel than its actual dimensions.

To make such a small body possible, Lexar has developed a special system called SnapLink instead of standard USB cables. This structure, consisting of magnetic connections and pogo pins, allows the cable to be attached directly and securely to the back of the SSD.

The pogo pin contact on the back of the device appears slightly thicker compared to the SSD’s extremely thin body. Users need to place the device in a special case before magnetically attaching this SSD to their phone. The design of this case is planned in such a way that it can also function as a card holder in daily life.

Performance and Compatibility Details

Using 10 Gbps USB connection technology, the Lexar Muse promises high data transfer speeds. According to data shared by the company, the SSD can reach read speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s.

However, it is not yet clear how the components housed in such a thin body will perform during long, periodic, and intensive write operations. Thanks to its USB-C port, the device offers wide compatibility with iPhones, Android phones, Mac computers, and Windows PCs.

Lexar also provides a special application support for iPhone users, allowing for automatic backup of captured images. This feature provides great convenience, especially for users who create content on the go.

Lexar Muse will be available in two different storage capacity options: 512 GB and 1 TB. The product is planned to be released in the last quarter of 2026.

Although official sales prices haven’t been finalized yet, the pricing strategy is becoming clearer in light of the information shared at the IFA trade show. The 512 GB model is expected to be priced at approximately $230, while the 1 TB model is expected to be priced at approximately $380. What do you think of the design and performance stability offered by this new portable SSD model?