Apple introduced the ability to record ProRes RAW at 4K 120FPS on iPhone when connected to an external SSD, and Lexar's ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD makes using this feature simple and convenient.
External storage that is fast and reliable has become commonplace, with small-sized SSDs holding 2TB or more popping up everywhere. Though, when looking for one that's great for iPhone, they're harder to find and don't always have a good way to mount.
The Lexar ES5 Magnetic SSD solves these problems in a small, lightweight SSD that can attach to an iPhone via magnets. A small clip keeps the needed USB-C cable always within reach when not in use.
The SSD importantly meets Apple's speed requirements for ProRes video recording up to 4K at 120FPS. It has up to 2,000MB/s read/write speed over the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection.
That's also enough for Apple's new ProRes RAW format available in the Final Cut Camera and Blackmagic apps. This format provides professional users a cinema-like filming and editing experience with the widest amount of data packaged within.
Tuck the cable away in a holder that's attached to the SSD
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro is built to withstand the elements, and so is the Lexar SSD. It has an IP65 water and dust resistance rating, plus it can survive drops of up to 3 meters.
The soft-touch material is sleek and resists fingerprints. The included cable is color-matched to the SSD enclosure, and the whole unit is small enough to slip into a pocket when not in use.
Because it is MagSafe-compatible, it can easily attach to the back of your iPhone. Some tripods and selfie sticks that use MagSafe mounts usually have an outward-facing magnet, so the Lexar ES5 can mount there too.
Magnets let the SSD stick wherever you need
Since the iPhone moved to USB-C, everything used is universal. Record video on the iPhone straight to the SSD, and then import it to your Mac using the same USB-C cable.
If you're a Samsung or Google Pixel user with the latest devices supporting Qi2 magnetic accessories, then the Lexar ES5 SSD can attach to them too. Like Apple, Samsung has an external video recording feature for capturing 8K 30FPS footage.
Lexar also offers an app that can back up photos saved locally to the Apple Photos app while preserving all of their metadata. It works with any external media, but pairs great with the Lexar ES5.
Transport your files from iPhone to Mac with ease
Of course, an external SSD can be used for more than recording high-resolution video or backing up photos. It's a fully capable external storage solution that can be interfaced via the Apple Files app.
Connect to your iPhone, grab whatever local files you need and transfer them to the ES5 SSD, then connect it to your iPad. It's a great file sharing solution when internet transfers or AirDrop are too slow or unreliable for large files or big data sets.
Get the Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD this Black Friday 11/20 - 12/1 with 2TB of storage for $139.49 from Amazon. The 1TB option is also on Black Friday Deal for $89.49, while supplies last. The 4TB option is expected to launch soon.
