Lexar Rugged Armor 700 Up to 2TB USB-C Portable SSD

Lexar Co. Ltd. announced the Armor 700 Portable SSD to its portable SSD family of products.

Built for speed and designed for durability the device is for professional photographers, videographers, content creators, and gamers. It delivers speeds of 2,000MB/s max RW ⁽¹⁾ and the drive’s clever design also keeps temperatures low even at top speeds, so performance is never sacrificed. Built for travel, the drive features a dust- and water-defying IP66 rating and a rugged construction that withstands drops up to 3m.

The Armor 700 Portable SSD also offers extensive compatibility – including PC, Mac, Tablet, iPad, Android, iPhone 15 Series, Xbox X|S, PS4, and PS5. It includes the company’s DataShield, a 256-bit AES encryption advanced security solution to help keep files secure and includes both USB Type-C and USB Type-A cables for convenience.

“The Armor 700 Portable SSD is the perfect rugged drive to withstand the harsh elements when on the go or everyday hazards at home,” said Joey Lopez, director, marketing. “It delivers exceptional durability combined with the accelerated performance and superior reliability that Lexar customers expect.”

Availability :

• The Armor 700 Portable SSD is compatible with PC, Mac, Android, iPhone 15 series, gaming consoles, and more. It is available in 2TB for an MSRP of $254.99 and 1TB for an MSRP of $149.99. Webstore : Blue – Amazon, Black – B&H, Black – Adorama

• In addition to these capacities, a 4TB version will be available in 3Q24.

⁽¹⁾ Up to 2,000MB/s read and 2,000MB/s write speeds. Speeds based on internal testing on device that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions, and other factors.
⁽²⁾ Armor 700 is rated as IP66 and 3m 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.

Test conditions:
IP6X
(1) Using 1mm test probe is used to detect the gaps in the sample, with a testing force of 1N.
(2) Place the sample in a test chamber containing 2kg of talcum powder per cubic meter to begin the test. During the test, the sample remains in a vacuum state with a maximum pressure difference of 2kPa, and the gas extraction speed is less than 40 times the shell volume/hour. The test lasts for 8 hours.
IPX6
Water flow rate:100L/min
Inner diameter of nozzle:12.5mm
Rotary distance from sample to nozzle: 2.5~3m
Test time: 3mn