Lexar ES3 1TB External SSD, USB 3.2 Gen2 Portable

The Lexar ES3 makes portability its defining feature rather than an afterthought. Weighing just 42 grams and measuring only 10.5mm thick, it is smaller than a card and effectively disappears into a pocket or bag — the drive for someone who wants real external storage without feeling they are carrying anything. It arrives with a Type-C cable for plug-and-play use, so there is no setup ritual between unboxing and transferring files. This is the 1TB, silver configuration.

Thin does not mean slow here. Over USB 3.2 Gen 2 the ES3 delivers up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write, enough to move large files quickly and to work directly off the drive when a laptop's internal storage is tight. Its compatibility list is pointedly modern: Lexar highlights support for the iPhone 17 series — with the clear caveat that iPhone 14 and older are not supported — plus Android phones, laptops, cameras, Xbox X|S, PS4, PS5, and other gaming consoles, which makes it a flexible bridge across a current device lineup. Files are guarded by Lexar's DataShield 256-bit AES encryption software. Two details buyers should register: this particular version does not include MagSafe, and the newest-iPhone support cuts off older models, so anyone pairing it with an older phone should confirm compatibility first. For travel-focused users who value a pocketable, contemporary drive, the ES3 is a strong pick.