The Lexar Muse, touted as the world’s thinnest portable SSD at just 1mm at the edges, prioritizes extreme thinness over convenience. It offers 1,050MB/s reads and 1,000MB/s writes, supporting 4K120 Pro Res, but uses a proprietary Pogo Pin magnetic connector and requires a special magnetic sleeve and cable. This adds complexity and cable clutter, while the sealed design raises overheating concerns. Compared to robust, bulkier options like the La Cie Rugged SSD4, the Muse’s thinness may sacrifice durability and ease of use. Launching Q4 2026 in 512GB and 1TB variants, pricing remains undisclosed. For those needing reliable, straightforward storage now, the author recommends existing alternatives.

The piece highlights the tech industry’s thinness race, questioning whether such designs truly benefit users or merely add unnecessary complications to everyday portable storage.