LAS VEGAS - Lexar, a prominent consumer storage brand, has announced a partnership with Silicon Motion (NASDAQ:SIMO) Technology Corporation to launch innovative portable solid-state drive (SSD) products. This collaboration is set to introduce two new Portable Solid-State Drive (PSSD) products within the first quarter of 2024, featuring advanced technology aimed at enhancing performance and reliability for users.
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 requiring fast data transfer speeds. Both SSDs incorporate Silicon Motion's portable SSD single-chip controller solution, which includes integrated hardware, software, and data security features, along with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface and four NAND channels.
The flagship Lexar ARMOR 700 ranges from 1TB to 4TB in storage capacity and boasts read and write speeds of up to 2000MB/s. Its rugged rubber exterior and IP66 rating provide protection against dust and water, while its 3-meter drop resistance ensures the safety of stored files. The ARMOR 700 is compatible with a wide range of devices and comes with both USB Type-C and USB Type-A cables.
The Lexar SL500, on the other hand, offers read and write speeds of up to 2000MB/s and 1800MB/s, respectively. It features a sleek aluminum design and is also widely compatible with laptops, cameras, gaming consoles, and mobile devices, including the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, supporting 4K 60FPS ProRes video recording.
Lexar has been a trusted name in memory solutions for over 25 years, offering a wide range 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 developing NAND flash controllers for SSDs 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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