# Lexar Muse portable SSD launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lexar-muse-portable-ssd-launch
> Updated: 2026-09-06T10:18:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Lexar has announced the Muse, which it describes as the world’s thinnest portable SSD. The device features a metal unibody construction with a thickness ranging from 1 mm to 3.8 mm. To achieve this profile, the drive lacks a traditional USB-C port, instead utilizing a proprietary PogoPin magnetic data connection via a SnapLink Magnetic cable.

Following the initial announcement, Lexar officially unveiled the product at IFA 2026 in Berlin. The device is designed to be compatible with MagSafe-enabled iPhones, allowing it to sit flush against the back of a phone. The SSD supports read speeds up to 1,050 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,000 MB/s, enabling direct external recording of Apple ProRes 4K video at 120p on compatible models. The Muse will be available in 512GB and 1TB capacities, with a release scheduled between October and December 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Lexar unveils Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD at IFA 2026

Lexar has announced the Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD at IFA 2026. Measuring only 3.8mm thick, it uses a proprietary PogoPin connection via a magnetic cable instead of a built-in USB-C port.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lexar-unveils-muse-ultra-slim-portable-ssd-at-ifa-2026

### 2026-09-04: Lexar announces Muse ultra-thin portable SSD

Lexar has unveiled the Muse, an ultra-thin portable SSD measuring as little as 1 mm thick, using a proprietary magnetic PogoPin connection instead of a traditional USB-C port.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lexar-announces-muse-ultra-thin-portable-ssd

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