Lexar introduced the Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD at IFA 2026, announcing that it will be available later this year in 512GB and 1TB capacities. The portable SSD measures 3.8mm at its thickest point in the middle and 1mm thick at the edges. The company achieves this slimness by stacking high-density NAND chips and using a custom ultra-thin PCB architecture. Muse offers read speeds of up to 1,050MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s; when connected to a compatible iPhone, it can record 4K Apple ProRes video at up to 120fps. However, the device does not have a standard USB-C port. Users must use Lexar’s proprietary SnapLink cable, which attaches magnetically to the pogo-pin connection next to the drive. The cable may accidentally disconnect during file transfers. Recording video with a phone requires the magnetic case included in the box to attach the SSD to the back of the device; this accessory increases the overall thickness.
Why it matters
The product’s standout feature is its ability to offer high-capacity, fast portable storage in a thinner body; this could influence equipment choices, particularly for users working with large video files while on the move. However, the slimness comes at the expense of connection flexibility: the lack of a standard USB-C port leaves users dependent on a proprietary cable and its physical connection. The need for a magnetic case also partially limits the portability advantage in phone-based use and increases the overall thickness. As a result, the product’s practical value will be determined not only by its speed and capacity, but also by how smoothly its proprietary connection setup works in everyday use.
Background
Muse is not a new name in the FikirPilot archive: we have published 2 news stories mentioning it in the last 90 days; the most recent one is dated September 2, 2026.