{
  "id": 6095062,
  "title": "Lexar Unveils Muse SSD That’s Too Thin To Have A USB-C Port",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/lexar-unveils-muse-ssd-thats-too-thin-to-have-a-usb-c-port",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-07T03:48:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/403521/lexar-muse-ssd-too-thin-for-usb-c-port/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lexar has introduced the Muse, a portable SSD that boasts an unprecedented thinness, measuring up to 3.8mm at its thickest point and a mere 1mm at its edges. This extreme thinness renders the inclusion of a standard USB-C port impossible, leading Lexar to opt for a proprietary cable instead. The data transfer is facilitated through a PogoPin magnetic data connection, which deviates significantly from conventional designs. Coupled with this is the SnapLink Magnetic Cable, a distinctive feature that sets the Muse apart. Despite its unconventional connectivity, the Muse maintains impressive data transfer speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s for reading and 1,000 MB/s for writing. Notably, the SSD is capable of directly recording Apple ProRes 4K video at up to 120 frames per second on compatible iPhone models, suggesting a targeted audience of iPhone users, particularly those with iPhone 15 or newer devices. The Muse is designed to fit snugly into a sleeve that resembles Apple's MagSafe Wallet, which magnetically attaches to any phone or case with similar capabilities. The product is available in 512GB and 1TB versions, with a planned release in the fourth quarter of 2026. However, the exact regional availability, pricing, and compatibility specifics are yet to be disclosed, pending further announcements. Lexar assures customers of a five-year warranty for their purchase.",
  "summary": "Memory and storage brand Lexar has announced the Muse, which it claims to be the world’s thinnest portable SSD. And it may very well be, since at its thickest, it measures in at only 3.8mm. This then tapers out to only 1mm at the edges, making it too thin to even house a USB-C port. […] The post Lexar Unveils Muse SSD That’s Too Thin To Have A USB-C Port appeared first on Lowyat.NET .",
  "key_points": [
    "Lexar unveils Muse SSD with unprecedented thinness of 3.8mm at thickest point.",
    "Muse uses proprietary PogoPin magnetic data connection instead of USB-C port.",
    "Muse targets iPhone users, recording Apple ProRes 4K video at 120fps."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Lexar's extremely thin Muse SSD, enabled by a proprietary PogoPin connection, targets iPhone users with high-speed data transfer and direct 4K video recording, fitting neatly into a MagSafe Wallet-like sleeve.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}