Lexar and Silicon Motion launch next-generation portable SSD

Las Vegas – Lexar, a well-known consumer storage brand, announced its cooperation with Silicon Motion Technology Group to launch innovative portable solid-state drive (SSD) products. The partnership plans to launch two new portable solid-state drive (PSSD) products in the first quarter of 2024, using advanced technology to enhance user performance and reliability.

The new products Lexar ARMOR 700 and Lexar SL500 are designed to meet the high performance and low power consumption needs of game consoles and other devices that require fast data transfer speeds. Both SSDs feature Silicon Motion’s portable SSD single-chip controller solution, which includes hardware, software and integrated data security features, as well as a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface and quad-channel NAND.

The flagship Lexar ARMOR 700 has storage capacities ranging from 1TB to 4TB, with read and write speeds up to 2000MB/s. Its rugged rubber casing and IP66 rating provide protection against dust and water, while its 3-meter drop resistance keeps stored files safe. The ARMOR 700 is compatible with a wide range of devices and comes with USB Type-C and USB Type-A cables.

On the other hand, the Lexar SL500 has read and write speeds of up to 2000MB/s and 1800MB/s respectively. It has a stylish aluminum design and is also compatible with a wide range of laptops, cameras, game consoles and mobile devices, including iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and supports 4K 60FPS ProRes video recording.

Lexar has been a trusted name in memory solutions for over 25 years, offering a variety of products such as memory cards, USB flash drives, card readers, solid-state drives and DRAM. Silicon Motion is recognized as a global leader in the development of NAND flash memory controllers for SSD and other solid-state storage devices.

The announcement of these next-generation portable SSDs is based on a press release statement.

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