Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub to Launch on Kickstarter

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by Alexandra Thompson3 days ago

Lexar is gearing up to launch a Kickstarter campaign for their Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub. It is universally compatible but was designed with the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro in mind, making it possible to record Apple 4K ProRes videos externally. It’s ultra-compact and can store up to 2TB, so let’s have a closer look at this portable SSD!

Lexar is well-known for their data storage and memory solutions, such as their memory card Lexar CFexpress 4.0 Type B Diamond. With the Go Portable, they’ve truly come up with something interesting – a super-compact SSD that attaches to your phone or camera with an included hub featuring four Type-C ports, providing both storage and connectivity solutions in one package.

So how small is small…

Turns out – very small. The kit is impressively compact, measuring just 2.71×1.71×0.32in (6.88×4.35×0.81cm), while the Portable SSD itself is only 1.71×0.98×0.32in (4.35×2.48×0.81cm). This means the overall width of the kit is slightly narrower than that of an iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max. Additionally, the SSD’s thickness is only 8.25mm/0.32in, which is close to that of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the entire kit weighs only about 35.83gms/0.079lbs, so its design should make it easy to attach to a phone and shouldn’t interfere with handheld recording. Plus, it offers up to 2TB of space.

The Hub

The hub features a variety of connectivity options, including four Type-C ports, enabling connections for a Portable SSD, microphones, power banks, and more. One port supports up to 30W PD charging and offers a transfer speed of 10Gbps. The versatility this hub offers will not only let you record Apple 4K ProRes videos externally but simultaneously handle audio and charging needs.

The Go Portable has a USB 3.2 Gen2 high-speed interface that features read speeds up to 1050MB/s and write speeds up to 1000MB/s.  The unit comes with a silicone protective case, has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, and can withstand drops of 1 meter, according to the company.

A closer look at the specs

Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD

• Capacity: 1TB/2TB
• Speed: Up to 1,050 MB/s Read Speed and 1000 MB/s Write Speed
• Interface: Type-C (male)
• Interface Protocol: USB 3.2 Gen2
• Dimension (LxWxH): 1.71 x 0.98 x 0.32in
• Weight: 0.029 lbs.
• Materials: Front made of plastic (PC+ABS); back composed of aluminum alloy
• Protection: IP65 rated Dustproof/Waterproof; 1-meter drop resistance
• Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty

Hub (Expansion Dock)

• Speed: Transfer speed of 10Gbp/s
• Interface: 4 Type-C ports with the following functions (see diagram): Port 1 connects phones or computers via adapters or cables. Ports 2 and 4 connect to the portable SSD, microphones, etc. Port 3 connects to power adapters, power banks, etc., providing a maximum PD 30W charging rate to the host device. (Port 3 also supports transfer speeds of up to 10Gbp/s)
• Interface Protocol: USB 3.2 Gen2; PD
• Hub Dimension (LxWxH): 2.71×1.71×0.32in
• Weight: approx 0.05 lbs.
• Materials: Front made of plastic (PC+ABS); back composed of aluminum alloy
• Colors: Silver
• Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty

Price and availability

The Kickstarter campaign for the Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD is starting soon. To be notified when it goes live, sign up on this link.

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What do you think about this SSD kit? What’s been your go-to for recording when you’re on the go? Let us know in the comments below!