Lexar Muse claims world's thinnest portable SSD title at 3.8mm thick but it swaps USB-C for a bespoke magnetic connector
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Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:17:05 +0000
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The Lexar Muse takes a different approach to SSD storage, though the custom connector may not suit everyone.
FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Lexar Muse SSD gets as thin as 1mm (0.04 inches) It comes with a proprietary connection mechanism 512TB and 1TB storage models of the drive will be available Every year at the IFA tech expo, there are claims of gadgets being lighter , thinner, faster, and smarter than ever before but amid the usual crop of claims we've seen in 2026, the Lexar Muse particularly stands out.
This is officially the thinnest portable SSD on the market, measuring a mere 1mm (0.04 inches) at its thinnest points around the edges, and a not-exactly-chunky 3.8mm (0.15 inches) at its thickest point in the middle. It's not unlike a credit card in terms of its looks and dimensions, and Lexar seems particularly keen to promote the idea of it being used strapped to the back of a MagSafe iPhone to provide some additional storage space on the go. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:
The unibody metal enclosure around the drive has been formed from a single piece of metal to minimize gaps and seams, while some space saving has gone
on inside with custom PCB architecture and high-density NAND stacking. Speeds and storage The case and cable mean you can fit this to the back of a MagSafe iPhone (Image credit: Lexar) What's a little unusual here is the
connectivity, which has to happen via the magnetic pogo-in connector on the back of the drive there's no traditional USB-C port that you can plug an existing cable into. You may like Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD review Best portable SSDs of 2025 This SIM-card-sized 8TB PCIe 5.0 SSD hits 11GB/s, but
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You do get a bespoke cable included with the drive, as well as a carry case for easily attaching the drive to the back of something like an iPhone. However, the magnetic connection might not be the most robust.
The Lexar Muse offers some respectable read and write speeds of up to 1,050MB/s and 1,000MB/s respectively (so good enough for 4K 120fps Pro Res video on an iPhone), and there are going to be 512GB and 1TB models
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As is often the case at IFA, there's no word on pricing yet, but you can expect the Lexar Muse to hit shelves before the end of the year. If you prioritize thinness and lightness over everything else, it may be worth checking out. The best laptops for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons
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