Lexar Made a Sleek New SSD But Odds Are High You Can’t Buy It
Lexar announced the E6P Portable SSD on its YouTube channel, and it is ultra-slim, rugged, and appealing for creators on the go. However, it probably won’t be available for most PetaPixel readers, which is a shame.
The E6P Portable SSD is available in 1TB and 2TB configurations and various global markets. According to Lexar’s “Americas” website, the E6P only comes in a 1TB version and will only be available in Latin America, which typically refers to Mexico, Central America, some of the Caribbean, and nearly all of South America (Guyana is often excluded). That said, South African stores also list the E6P, including in a 2TB configuration. The same is true for Australia, which has both 1TB and 2TB versions of the E6P SSD. Customers in Europe, the United States, Canada, and Asia seem plum out of luck.
And genuinely, that’s unfortunate because the E6P is a reasonably swift, ultra-slim, sturdy USB-C-equipped SSD. It promises up to 1,050 MB/s read speeds and 1,000 MB/s write speeds and utilizes a USB 3.2 Gen 2 high-speed interface.
The SSD has an aluminum enclosure to help dissipate heat and comes with a rubber bumper to improve its durability when bumped or dropped, which is inevitable for people on the go. Like all portable SSDs, the device doesn’t require any additional power and is plug-and-play. The SSD weighs 59 grams (2.1 ounces) and is 109 x 35 x 10 millimeters (4.29 x 1.39 x 0.39 inches).
Lexar also notes that the USB-C SSD works with many smartphones. The company specifically cites compatible with macOS, Windows, and Android on its product page, although there is no inherent reason why the device wouldn’t work with USB-C equipped iPhone 15 models.
But alas, without availability in the United States, many photographers must look elsewhere. In Lexar’s lineup, the company has its SL-series of portable SSDs, and its new Armor 700, a super-rugged, IP66-rated portable SSD. The Armor 700 is a higher-end, pro-oriented SSD thanks to its higher capacity options, more rugged build, and USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface. However, the more options for customers at different capacities, price points, and styles, the better. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of great portable SSDs on the market right now.
Image credits: Lexar
