Lexar marks its 30th anniversary by introducing the world’s thinnest portable SSD and showcasing its line-up of next-generation AI storage technologies at IFA 2026.
Smartphones have become central to both professional and everyday content creation, but conventional portable SSDs can add bulk and cable cuts to mobile setups. The new one Lexar Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSDtakes a more considered approach, combining an ultra-slim, card-like body, a magnetic carrying sleeve, and Lexar’s proprietary PogoPin magnetic data connection. Paired with the delivered SnapLink Magnetic CableThese elements create a cleaner, more intuitive storage experience. Named Muse to reflect its role in inspiring creativity, the drive offers a compact, streamlined storage setup for handheld movies, travel, on-the-go editing and backup.
The Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD’s minimalist aesthetic begins with a precision-machined unibody metal enclosure formed from a single piece of metal, minimizing seams, connections and visual interruptions. The rigid construction creates a clean, continuous silhouette that measures approx 3.8 mm at its thickest point and tapering to just 1 mm in the edge. Under the surface, a custom ultra-thin PCB architecture, high-density NAND stacking, and an integrated internal structure maximize available space without compromising performance.
The SnapLink magnetic cable attaches through a spring-loaded pin interface, while N52-grade neodymium magnets in both the data link and mounting sleeve enable precise alignment and secure attachment. The sleeve holds the SSD and attaches to the back of compatible MagSafe iPhone models, keeping the setup organized and low-profile.
The Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD delivers read speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s. Compatible with iPhone¹, iPad, Mac and other USB-C devices, it also supports direct external recording of Apple ProRes 4K video up to 120 fps on compatible iPhone models, along with fast file transfers, creative project storage, daily backup and storage expansion – all in a compact, elegant form designed to empower creators. The drive will be available in 512GB and 1TB capacities from Q4 2026.²
Hopefully we’ll get a muse for a full review on the site.