Amazon is offering a rather rare deal ahead of its Prime Day sale on Lexar’s 2TB ES5 MagSafe SSD at $294.99 shipped. While the drive originally launched at around $200, it jumped up to $400 earlier this year, and discounts have been few and far between since then. Today’s deal knocks $105 off the current going rate and marks the lowest price we’ve tracked since the price hike. It’s available at a pretty good price at the moment, and this is one of the better chances we’ve seen to grab it at a discount if you’ve had your eye on this compact MagSafe-compatible SSD.
Lexar’s ES5 is a portable SSD with a magnetic design that lets it attach directly to the back of compatible iPhones. That’s particularly useful for users who shoot a lot of ProRes video, as the drive supports direct recording at up to 4K 120fps on supported iPhone models. It’s a pretty versatile USB-C SSD that works with PCs, Macs, tablets, and gaming handhelds, and it can hit transfer speeds of up to 2,000MB/s when connected over USB 3.2 Gen 2×2. We’ve only seen a handful of notable SSD deals this year, and this one is definitely worth a look if you’re after something that offers a bit more than just a standard portable drive.
You might want to check out Lenovo’s Black Friday in June sale while you’re here to catch some of the lowest prices we have tracked on the brand’s Windows Copilot+ laptops, Android tablets, and more. Also, don’t forget to stop by our computer accessories hub to catch other deals on peripherals for your workstation.
Lexar ES5 2TB magnetic portable SSD features:
- Up to 2000MB/s read and 2000MB/s write to transfer files fast for a smooth workflow (Performance on Mac and other systems not supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 may be lower)
- The drive’s MagSafe-compatible design makes it easy to attach to your compatible smartphone. An additional metal ring accessory gives any device a magnetic surface to attach to
- Supports recording in Apple ProRes at 4K120FPS, and Samsung Pro Video 8K 30FPS
- Includes free access to the Lexar App to easily auto back up your media and expand the storage of your mobile device
- Rated IP65 for dust and water resistance, and is drop resistant up to 3M
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