Lexar’s new SSD expands the iPhone’s storage without monopolizing its USB-C port
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Mobile filmmakers can boost their smartphone's storage capacity by up to 2TB. | Image: Lexar A terabyte of storage can disappear quickly when you're capturing 4K footage on an iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. Lexar's new Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub not only adds up to an extra 2TB of storage, but it also enables ProRes video captures at 60fps while giving mobile filmmakers a few extra USB-C ports for attaching other accessories.
Lexar's external storage solution definitely isn't a new idea. Because 4K ProRes video recording is limited to 30fps when recording to the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max's internal storage, many companies have released SSD drives designed specifically for the iPhone, enabling 60fps capture. What sets Lexar's solution apart is a compact design with a matching USB-C hub that doesn't add a lot of bulk to the...