San Jose, CA—Lexar debuted two new portable SSDs, the Lexar SL300 and ES3, for anyone looking for speed, efficiency and security in their data storage solutions. Further, the new drives boast speeds up to 9.5 times faster than traditional HDDs. Their read speeds reach 1050MB/s and write speeds up to 1000MB/s.
Moreover, with built-in double-layer graphite sheets, the ES3 and SL300 conduct heat to keep the drives cool during intensive tasks. Their builds also feature drop-resistance up to 6.6 feet, for added protection against accidental falls.
Lexar SL300 and ES3 Key Features
·     Superfast backups and instant storage expansion
·     Built-in enhanced heat dissipation to keep the drive cool
·     Plug-and-play compatibility with a 2-in-1 USB-C/USB-A cable
·     Includes Lexar DataShield 256-bit AES encryption software and Lexar Recovery Tool2
The Lexar SL300 is available mid-December. It has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $109.99 for a 1TB (terabyte) capacity and $179.99 for 2TB. What’s more, the Lexar ES3 is available now and has an MSRP of $179.99 for a 2TB version.