Lexar Kickstarter Program for Professional Go Portable USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 2TB SSD

Lexar Co. Ltd. announces its Kickstarter program for the upcoming Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub.

Offering the ultimate setup to shoot video from a mobile phone, the product is a solution that lets creators use the SSD on its own for unmatched freedom and portability or with the hub to add peripherals like lighting, microphones, power banks, and more.

Weighing 13 grams but packing a capacity of 1-2TB, the SSD delivers USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance of 1,050MB/s read, 1,000MB/s write ⁽¹⁾ to shoot Apple ProRes 4K 60fps video from an iPhone 15 Pro/Max or above and perform post-production processes right on the drive.

The Kickstarter campaign, which is already underway, gives consumers a chance to be 1st in line to receive the product when it launches, and also seeks to engage with them for input, feedback, and an overall better understanding of what customers’ needs and pain points are. The campaign currently has more than 2,375 backers with 20 days left.

Backers have 4 choices: they can pledge for 1 or 2TB SSD on its own, or either capacity bundled with hub.

Professional Go Portable SSD (1TB) – pledge $129
Professional Go Portable SSD (1TB) with Hub – pledge $159
Professional Go Portable SSD (2TB) – pledge $209
Professional Go Portable SSD (2TB) with Hub – pledge $239

“We’ve had a great response from our backers already,” said Joey Lopez, director, marketing. “We’re gaining valuable insights on the demand of mobile filmmaking storage, and we love the opportunity to engage with our customers as we strive to deliver more cutting-edge products that enable them to create more freely.”

⁽¹⁾Speeds based on internal testing. Actual speed may vary depending on host device.⁽²⁾The Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD is rated IP65 and 1-meter anti-drop based on internal testing conducted under controlled conditions. Actual water, dust, and drop resistance capabilities may vary. Damage caused by liquid, dust, and drops are not covered under warranty.