Lexar has released a new portable SSD called the Dual Drive Portable SSD D70E. It comes with both USB-C and USB-A connectors, allowing it to plug directly into computers, tablets, and phones without requiring adapters or extra cables.
Lexar D70E Specifications
The D70E is built with a metal housing and uses a retractable, flip-open mechanism to expose the ports. On one end, there is a USB-C connector that supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 standard.
When plugged into a compatible port, Lexar says the drive can reach sequential read speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s. The write speeds on this connection vary by capacity: the 1TB and 2TB models max out at 1,800 MB/s, while the 512GB version is capped at 1,300 MB/s.
On the other end, the USB-A port runs on the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. Because of this interface limit, speeds on the USB-A side are capped at 1,000 MB/s for reads and 900 MB/s for writes across all storage sizes.
It is worth keeping in mind that while 2,000 MB/s is a high ceiling for a drive of this size, you will need a host device that specifically supports USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 to actually see those speeds. Many current devices, including Apple’s entire Mac lineup, do not support this specific standard and will fall back to 10Gbps (1,000 MB/s) speeds even when using the USB-C port.
Beyond standard file transfers, Lexar is pointing to the drive as a tool for mobile backups. It works directly with Android devices, iPads, and recent iPhones with USB-C. The company also provides a companion app designed to automatically back up photos and videos from a phone when the drive is connected.
Pricing and Availability
The D70E is available in three capacities at launch. The base 512GB model is priced at $119.99/£129.99, the 1TB version costs $199.99/£199.99, and the top-tier 2TB drive goes for $299.99/£299.99. All versions of the drive are covered by a five-year limited warranty.
In related news, SanDisk has recently introduced a new 1TB portable SSD offering read speeds of up to 600MB/s, while ADATA recently launched the Urban Tapsafe portable SSD featuring NFC unlocking and transfer speeds of up to 1900MB/s.
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(Lexar)
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