Lexar Muse: Credit Card-Sized SSD for iPhone ProRes Recording
Lexar has just introduced the Muse, which they’re calling the world's thinnest portable SSD, aimed at iPhone users who need to capture ProRes video and store large amounts of data. At just 1mm thick and weighing only 40 grams, it’s about the size of a credit card. The drive features a high-quality metal casing and connects to your phone’s USB-C port via a special PogoPin magnetic data connection using the SnapLink Magnetic Cable. It works seamlessly with MagSafe iPhones and supports external recording of 4K Apple ProRes video at 120fps on devices like the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro. Lexar claims it offers read speeds of 1,050 MB/s and write speeds of 1,000 MB/s. The Muse will come in 512GB and 1TB versions, launching in Q4 2026, with different availability depending on the region. This was reported by PetaPixel on September 8, 2026.
Key facts
- Lexar Muse is billed as the world's thinnest portable SSD, measuring 1mm at its thinnest point and weighing 40 grams.
- It uses a proprietary PogoPin magnetic data connection with the SnapLink Magnetic Cable, which connects to USB-C.
- The drive attaches to MagSafe iPhones via a sleeve, allowing it to ride on the back of the phone.
- It supports direct external recording of Apple ProRes video at up to 4K and 120fps on compatible iPhone models.
- Lexar rates read speeds up to 1,050 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,000 MB/s.
- The Muse is compatible with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other USB-C devices, including Android phones with external recording support.
- Capacities of 512GB and 1TB are planned starting in Q4 2026.
- The article was published on PetaPixel on September 8, 2026.
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